Nova scotia Slaughterhouse Faces Charges for Food Safety Violations
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A Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia, slaughterhouse, Curtmar Meats, and its owner, Curtis Moxsom, are facing multiple charges related to non-compliance with federal health and food safety regulations. The Canadian Food Inspection agency (CFIA) alleges serious violations of the Health of Animals Act and its Regulations.
Allegations Detail Non-Compliance
The charges, brought forward at shubenacadie provincial court, include failing to comply with requirements for handling specified risk material. This refers to the proper removal and disposal of certain tissues from cattle to prevent the spread of bovine Spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), commonly known as mad cow disease . The CFIA also alleges that Curtmar Meats and Moxsom provided a false or misleading statement during an inspection.
Charges are Uncommon, but Serious
According to the CFIA, laying charges for violations of the Health of animals Act and its regulations is infrequent. The agency’s website details that charges were laid once in 2024, twice in 2023, once in 2022, and four times in 2021 . The CFIA stated that charges are pursued when investigations reveal “serious non-compliance.”
Previous Violations and Facility History
Curtmar meats operates at a facility formerly occupied by Moxsom Meats. Moxsom Meats previously faced a license suspension and pleaded guilty in 2019 to multiple violations of the Meat Inspection Act. The current facility underwent significant renovations, requiring “major structural upgrades and a complete restart on food safety and environmental permits” to meet operational standards as Curtmar meats, opening in 2020 .
Current Status and Provincial Oversight
Despite the federal charges,Curtmar Meats remains in operation. The CFIA indicated the business is provincially regulated and hasn’t received any orders from the province to cease operations. The examination remains ongoing, and further updates will be provided as the case progresses.