CFIA suspends the Safe Food for Canadians licence of Foros Fresh Produce Corp

October 13, 2023, Kentville, Nova Scotia

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) suspended the Safe Food for Canadians (SFC) licence #7Y7PPWXT of Foros Fresh Produce Corp, in Harmony, Florida (USA) on October 13, 2023. While the suspension is in effect, the licence holder may not conduct any activity for which SFC licence #7Y7PPWXT was issued.

The CFIA suspended the licence because the licence holder failed to comply with Sections 84 & 85 of the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations as they do not have a written preventive control program for traceability and recalls. Additionally, the licence holder failed to comply with Section 27 of the Safe Food for Canadians Act as the operator did not provide all documentation as requested by the Inspector.

There is no recall associated with this suspension.

Licence holders are responsible for ensuring that they comply with Canada's food laws. The CFIA is responsible for enforcing those laws.

The licence suspension will be lifted if the CFIA determines that corrective measures have been taken by the licence holder. If corrective action is not taken within 90 days after suspension, the CFIA may cancel the licence. The CFIA may also cancel the licence on other grounds set out in section 39 of the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations. Cancellation can occur after the licence holder has been notified of the grounds for cancellation and provided with an opportunity to be heard.

Safe Food for Canadians licences can be suspended:

• for failure to comply with the Safe Food for Canadians Act, the Food and Drugs Act and their related regulations;
• for default of payment of any fee related to the licence; and
• if risk of injury to the public may result from continuing to conduct the licensed activity.

The CFIA publishes licence suspensions and cancellations on its website.