U.S. Potato Industry Supports CFIA Action to Protect Canadian Provinces and U.S. after Additional Disease Detections

November 24, 2021 National Potato Council

The National Potato Council (NPC) and grower organizations throughout the United States welcomed the announcement by Canada’s Acting Chief Plant Health Officer, David Bailey, to prevent the spread of potato wart from Prince Edward Island (PEI) by restricting the movement of PEI potatoes to other Canadian provinces and the U.S.

Prince Edward Island Potato Board Shocked by CFIA Decision Suspending Certification of Exports of all PEI potatoes to US

The Prince Edward Island Potato Board is shocked by the decision by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) to suspend the certification of exports of all potatoes from Prince Edward Island to the United States of America.  The United States market represents a value of $120 million annually to the Prince Edward Island potato industry.

Food Recall Warning – Certain Broadwood Farm brand Microgreens Recalled due to Salmonella

Industry is recalling certain Broadwood Farm brand microgreens from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled products have been sold in Ontario.

CFIA: Mumm’s Sprouting Seeds brand Broccoli recalled due to Salmonella

Mumm’s Sprouting Seeds is recalling Mumm’s Sprouting Seeds brand Broccoli from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers, retailers, distributors, and manufacturers should not use, repackage or sell the recalled products.

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CFIA: Food Recall Warning (Allergen) – Northern King Brand and Thai Gold Brand Shrimp Tempura Recalled Due to Undeclared Egg, Soy, Milk, and Sulphites

TFI Foods Ltd. is recalling Northern King brand and Thai Gold brand Shrimp Tempura from the marketplace because they contain egg and may contain soy, milk, and sulphites which are not declared on the label. People with an allergy to egg, soy, or milk or a sensitivity to sulphites should not consume the recalled products described.