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CFIA cutbacks, menstrual meals, and more listeria hysteria

By Karon Liu
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It’s irony at its finest. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is accused of cutting back on spending in order to save for an emergency fund. [Globe]

In more listeria hysteria news, inspectors report the Maple Leaf plant that produced the tainted meat wasn’t properly audited. [The Star]

A maid in Hong Kong appeared in court for allegedly putting menstrual blood in her boss’s soup in an attempt to improve their working relationship, since, you know, blood is thicker than stock. [AFP]

Canwest lists their top seven food experiences in Canada, granting the top honours to a wine tour in Vancouver. Toronto doesn’t even make the list (we were probably number eight). [Vancouver Sun]

Burger King’s PR department is scrambling after the cancellation of their latest print ads, due to the improper use of a Mexican flag. [Reuters]

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