The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has temporarily halted the license of Goodfood, a company based in Montreal that offers meal kit and grocery delivery services. This suspension does not involve any product recalls, as stated by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) in a press release issued on Wednesday.
According to the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations, businesses involved in manufacturing, processing, preserving, or packaging food for interprovincial or territorial shipment must hold a license. The CFIA mentioned that the suspension of the license will be lifted once the necessary corrective actions are taken by the company.
In the instance of Goodfood, the compliance issues were linked to section four of the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations, which focuses on preventive controls, as outlined by the federal agency. Failure to address the corrective measures within 90 days following the suspension could result in the cancellation of the license.
The CFIA clarified that Safe Food for Canadians licenses can be suspended due to non-compliance with relevant regulations, failure to pay associated fees, or if the continued operations pose a risk to public safety.
A representative from Goodfood Market Corp., who chose to remain unidentified, expressed disappointment over the license suspension concerning their Montreal facility. However, they assured that the Calgary facility continues to operate without any issues regarding food safety standards. The spokesperson emphasized that the suspension primarily pertains to procedural matters of the license rather than food safety concerns.
The company has requested a review of their case and is confident that any perceived gaps will be addressed promptly. Despite the suspension, the spokesperson assured customers that the impact on orders nationwide will be minimal, with deliveries still ongoing, albeit with some exceptions.
