August 28, 2026, Ottawa
On August 21, 2026, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) suspended the Safe Food for Canadians (SFC) licence # 7KD7LTF of Fresh Bites Inc., located in Calgary, Alberta.
While the suspension is in effect, the licence holder may not conduct any activity for which SFC licence # 7KD7LTF was issued.
When a business fails to comply with its obligations under the Safe Food for Canadians Act (SFCA) and the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR), the CFIA may suspend its licence.
This suspension is a result of CFIA inspections, which revealed:
- Positive findings of Listeria monocytogenes at the establishment
- Improper sanitation procedures
- Unsatisfactory equipment maintenance
- Improper employee traffic flow
- Deficiencies in the facility's preventive controls
Compliance with all regulations is required to maintain a safe food system and prevent food safety risks, including risks that can result in food recalls. A licence suspension is an enforcement action under the SFCA. Licence holders are required to comply with the legislation enforced by the CFIA.
No recall is associated with this suspension.
The CFIA suspended the licence on the grounds set out in paragraph 35(c) of the SFCR, whereby the Minister may suspend a licence if they are of the opinion that a risk of injury to human health may result if the licence holder continues to conduct an activity that is identified in the licence.
The suspension will be lifted when it is determined that corrective measures have been taken by the licence holder. If corrective action is not taken within 90 days, the licence may be cancelled. The licence may also be cancelled on other grounds set out in section 39 of the SFCR. Cancellation may occur after the licence holder has been notified of the grounds for cancellation and provided with an opportunity to be heard.
The CFIA publishes licence suspensions and cancellations on its website.