Category Archives: Food safety

Health Canada’s updated Listeria policy has raised expectations for environmental monitoring in ready-to-eat food plants. This guide explains why legacy EMPs fall short, what regulators now expect, and how to redesign a risk-based, data-driven Listeria program that stands up to CFIA and Health Canada scrutiny while supporting stable operations.

When a CFIA inspector arrives without notice, microbiology documentation determines whether the visit stays routine or escalates. This guide explains the microbiology records CFIA expects, common documentation gaps that trigger enforcement, and how to build an audit-ready system that protects your operation, products, and reputation.

Key Takeaways for Executives CFIA looks at your microbiology program as the verification engine of your SFCR Preventive Contro...