Food Trade Excepted from Free Trade Act: What Does This Mean to Canada
With a goal to remove the barriers of interprovincial trade of goods and services, the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act was passed in
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Is there Lead in Your Cookware?
I’ve heard some imported cookware has high levels of lead. How do I know if mine does – and what should I do? The short
The Various Sides of “Healthy Food” State Laws
The rights of states to enforce legislation that is not in sync with federal legislation is becoming increasingly controversial, particularly in relation to food dyes
Tick-Transmitted AGS Causes First Reported Death
A death that occurred in 2024 has now been confirmed as caused by alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) transmitted by the lone-star tick, following months of investigation.
What Does the Funding Bill Really Mean for the Food Industry?
With some controversial media coverage of the 2026 Funding Bill, TAG took a deep dive itself to determine the real extent of the changes and
The Botulinum Difference in Infants and Adults
The ongoing investigation into a multistate outbreak of at least 15 infant botulism illnesses from 10 states has led many to wonder just what the
How Do Food Recall Rates Relate to Food Safety?
In last week’s article, we discussed the differing perspectives of consumers in the US, UK, and EU in relation to their confidence in the safety
Asymptomatic Cases of H5N1 in Humans Raises New Questions
A new CDC scoping literature review has shown that avian influenza infections in humans can be asymptomatic and can be transmitted person to person. The
CFIA Inspection and Enforcement Crackdown Impacts Domestic and Foreign Businesses
If you are involved in the food business in Canada or exporting to Canada, then you need to be aware that the Canadian Food Inspection
Southern Hemisphere Flu Season Could Portend A Severe Season in Northern
With the influenza seasons in the Southern Hemisphere often portending what will follow in the Northern Hemisphere, we can likely expect a season that is