The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has taken action against Goodfood, a meal kit and grocery delivery service based in Montreal, by suspending its license. This suspension, under the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations, does not involve a product recall, as confirmed by the CFIA in a recent announcement.
Businesses involved in manufacturing, processing, preserving, or packaging food for interprovincial or territorial distribution must possess a valid license, as mandated by the regulations. The CFIA stated that corrective measures must be implemented by Goodfood to lift the license suspension.
The compliance issues leading to the suspension, according to the federal agency, were specific to preventive controls outlined in part four of the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations. If necessary corrective actions are not taken within 90 days, the license may face cancellation.
Reasons for suspending a Safe Food for Canadians license include non-compliance with regulations, failure to pay associated fees, or posing a risk of harm to the public by continuing licensed activities. Goodfood Market Corp., in response to the suspension at its Montreal facility, emphasized that its Calgary facility remains operational and reassured customers of product safety and adherence to high standards.
The company expressed disappointment over the decision but highlighted that there are no food safety issues at their facility, with the suspension mainly related to procedural compliance matters such as complaint reviews. An internal review has been requested by the company to address any perceived gaps promptly.
Goodfood assured customers that there will be minimal disruptions in service, with nationwide orders still being fulfilled, albeit with some exceptions, as stated by a company spokesperson.