Grocers misled shoppers about food origin

Twelve grocers were identified for "maple washing," using Canadian branding for imported foods, but faced no fines. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency confirmed these cases stemmed from consumer complaints, with most involving national chains. Grocers corrected the misleading labeling, but shoppers worry the lack of penalties will perpetuate the practice. The CFIA can issue fines up to $15,000 per offense. Shoppers are advised to scrutinize labels carefully due to the ongoing issue of misrepresentation.