Canadian Food Inspection Agency penalizes businesses for mislabelling products as Canadian

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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issues $47,000 in financial penalties to businesses for inaccurate or misleading country of origin claims since Apr. 1, 2025.

  • Fortinos Etobicoke received a $10,000 penalty.
  • Fresh in The City was fined $7,000.
  • Meatex Farms, Oxford Frozen Foods and the Real Canadian Superstore each were fined $10,000.

    • There’s a growing concern among consumers over inaccurate and misleading origin claims. A reminder that food businesses are responsible for ensuring all food products they sell, whether made in Canada or imported, meet Canada’s legislative requirements.


    Source: www.foodincanada.com

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