The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has taken action by suspending the license of Goodfood, a Montreal-based service that provides meal kits and grocery deliveries. The suspension of the Safe Food for Canadians license does not involve any product recalls, as stated in a recent announcement by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).
As per the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations, businesses involved in the manufacturing, processing, preservation, or packaging of food for inter-provincial or territorial distribution must possess a valid license. The CFIA has indicated that the license suspension will be lifted once the necessary corrective actions have been implemented by the company.
The compliance issues leading to the suspension of Goodfood’s license are linked to section four of the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations, which focuses on preventive controls, according to the federal agency. Failure to address these issues within 90 days could result in the cancellation of the license.
CFIA outlines several reasons for suspending Safe Food for Canadians licenses, including non-compliance with regulations, failure to pay associated fees, or posing a risk to public safety. Goodfood Market Corp. expressed disappointment over the suspension of its Montreal facility’s license but assured customers that its Calgary facility remains operational and that product safety standards are being maintained.
The company emphasized that there are no food safety concerns at their facility, with the suspension primarily related to procedural matters such as complaint reviews. Goodfood has requested a review of its case and is confident in addressing any perceived shortcomings promptly. Despite the license suspension, customer orders across the country will continue to be fulfilled, with only minor disruptions expected.