Listeria-inhibiting Preservative Okayed for Canada
Health Canada gave the go-ahead on September 20 for food processors in Canada to use sodium diacetate as a preservative in meat, poultry and fish products. When used in combination with sodium lactate, the preservative can curb the growth of Listeria monocytogenes.
Spokesperson Linda Smith said Maple Leaf is aware of the approval and is "assessing it."