Canadian Food Inspection Agency Suspends Goodfood’s License
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has officially suspended the license of Goodfood, a meal kit and grocery delivery service based in Montreal. This decision was announced in a news release published on Wednesday, highlighting that no food recall is associated with the license suspension.
Reasons for License Suspension
Goodfood’s suspension falls under the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations. These regulations require food businesses that manufacture or package food for inter-provincial shipping to hold a license. The suspension relates specifically to non-compliances in preventive controls, as outlined in part four of the regulations.
Potential Consequences
The CFIA noted that the suspension will be lifted once Goodfood demonstrates that necessary corrective measures have been implemented. If corrective actions are not taken within 90 days of the suspension, the agency may proceed to cancel the license altogether.
Possible Reasons for Non-compliance
- Failure to comply with the Safe Food for Canadians Act.
- Outstanding fees related to the licensing.
- Risk of injury to the public due to continued licensed activities.
Goodfood’s Response
An unnamed representative from Goodfood Market Corp expressed disappointment with the CFIA’s decision. However, the spokesperson reassured customers that Goodfood’s Calgary facility remains operational and emphasized that there are no food safety issues at the Montreal site.
Customer Assurance
The spokesperson stated that the nature of the suspension primarily concerns procedural aspects rather than safety. They also mentioned that Goodfood has requested a review of its file and is confident in resolving any perceived compliance gaps swiftly.
According to the representative, customers are expected to experience minimal disruption to their orders, with continued deliveries available across the country, save for a few exceptions.
