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Is our food supply safe? Breaking down our country's latest recalls.
Dec 3, 2024
Keith Warrnier, a food safety expert from the University of Guelph and former president of the Ontario Food Protection Association, dives into the pressing issue of food safety in Canada. He addresses alarming recent recalls, including cucumbers linked to salmonella, and discusses the challenges faced by the food inspection system. Warrnier emphasizes the need for better detection methods and highlights the complex dynamics between government and companies during recalls. Listeners gain insights into the evolving landscape of food safety and reassurances about Canada’s food supply.
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- The rise in food recalls and recent outbreaks of listeria and salmonella highlight critical gaps in Canada's food safety inspection system.
- Improved technologies like DNA sequencing have enhanced the detection of foodborne illnesses, raising public concern over food safety reliability.
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Current State of Food Recalls
Recent years have seen a noticeable increase in reported food recalls, driven by heightened awareness and media coverage of food safety issues. In Canada, approximately 800 recalls occur annually, with allergens being the leading cause. Nonetheless, the detection of foodborne illness outbreaks has also risen, partly due to improved technologies such as DNA sequencing, which allows for more accurate source attribution. This combination of better detection and actual increases in outbreaks has created a climate where the public is understandably concerned about food safety.
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