Based on coverage from CBC, Global News, BNN Bloomberg, and Toronto Sun.
CFIA Suspends Goodfood's Licence in Montreal
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has suspended the Safe Food for Canadians licence of Goodfood Market Corp., a Montreal-based meal kit and grocery delivery service. The suspension affects the company's facility in Saint-Laurent, Quebec, but does not involve any food recalls. The CFIA clarified that the suspension is linked to procedural issues under Part Four of the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations, which focus on preventative controls to manage food safety risks.
Procedural Issues at the Heart of Suspension
Goodfood has expressed disappointment with the CFIA's decision, emphasizing that the suspension is due to procedural aspects of the licence, such as the review of customer comments on certain ingredients. The company reassured customers that there are no food safety concerns at their facility. A spokesperson for Goodfood stated that the suspension was issued by the National Director's office in Toronto due to perceived non-compliances, which are largely procedural.
Impact on Goodfood's Operations
Despite the suspension, Goodfood's facility in Calgary remains fully operational, allowing the company to continue delivering orders across Canada with minimal disruption. The company has requested a review of the suspension and expects it to be resolved shortly. Goodfood is confident that any perceived gaps will be addressed in the coming days.
Next Steps for Goodfood and CFIA
The CFIA has stated that the licence suspension will be lifted once corrective measures are implemented by Goodfood. If these measures are not taken within 90 days, the licence may be cancelled. Goodfood is actively working to resolve the procedural issues and ensure compliance with the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations. The company remains committed to maintaining high safety standards and minimizing the impact on its customers.
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Coverage was consistent across the sources, with all reporting on the suspension of Goodfood's licence by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency due to procedural issues, and noting that there are no food safety concerns or recalls associated with the suspension. No meaningful differences in coverage were found across the sources provided.
