Video: A U.S. audit of Canada’s food safety system found some major flaws. Despite some major recalls in recent years, Canada is still not meeting stringent safety standards when it comes to meat inspection. Vassy Kapelos reports
Some food safety issues identified in the report include:
- Grease spots on conveyor belts
- Flaking paint and rust on overhead pipes
- Pieces of meat and fat in wall crevices
- Dusty trays under ventilators
This report could greatly impact Canada’s exports and has brought concerns to North American consumers. Meat processing is the largest component of Canada’s food processing industry and it represents 10 percent of Canada’s agri-food exports. Canadian meat processors are now responsible to address the food safety issues identified in the report to improve the national rating and regain consumer confidence.
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In addition, our certified millwrights and welders are noted for their high-quality and food safe practices installing sanitary process piping for meat processing facilities. Piping installations are completed using food safe materials appropriate for food manufacturing, preventing rust and paint from peeling or flaking – heightening food safety and sanitary regulations.
To date, our Ever-Kleen® Conveyor Systems and installation of sanitary process piping can be found in some of the top 10 Canadian food processor facilities who have already addressed potential food safety concerns before the release of the report; however, there are many Canadian meat processors who will have to follow their lead in order to improve Canada’s food safety rating.