Prohibited

Restricted

Allowed

• Perishable produce (e.g. vegetables and fruits)  

• Non-shelf stable food and beverage items (i.e. refrigerated, frozen, including but not limited to:  
  o Meats and proteins including plant-based products  
  o Dairy and non-dairy  
  o Seafood  
  o Prepared foods  
  o Meal kits  
  o Food additives  

• Unpasteurized products (e.g. juices, milks, etc.)

• Coated, candied, caramel wrapped, or covered fruit are prohibited (e.g. Caramel apples, chocolate dipped bananas) Chocolate covered uncut strawberry gift sets that are safely packaged for shipping are allowed  

• Gift baskets containing hard meats and hard cheeses with low moisture content that do not require refrigeration are allowed 

• Dried fruit and vegetable crisps  

• Canned and jarred foods  

• Jerky (Beef, turkey, salmon, etc.)  

• Shelf stable dairy milks  

• Other food products specifically approved for sale 

Prohibited

Allowed

• Recalled food  

• Expired food  

• Adulterated food  

• Unsafe food  

• Food not packaged, labeled, or intended for retail sale  

• Any food products that do not comply with the regulatory requirements of provisions of the Canada Food & Drugs Act and the Safe Food for Canadians Act and any other relevant Acts. The respective Act’s regulations and programs issued and/or enforced by Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency must also be met.  

• Foods not in its original retail packaging  

•  Dragees and small inedible food decorations are prohibited due to risks of choking and its resemblance to edible ingredients 

• Previously recalled foods that have completed their corrective action plan, testing, agency correspondence and enacted controls mitigation processes with new compliant inventory  

• Other safe, and unadulterated shelf-stable foods 

Prohibited

Restricted

Allowed

• Foods that make a drug or medical claim  

• Foods that make an unsubstantiated claim 

• Foods that make a false claim 

• Organic – Must adhere to the Canada Organic Regime requirements and label requirements, including being certified by the CFIA-accredited certifying body. 

• Foods that make general marketing claims (i.e. “Great for the whole family!,” “Tastes better than home made.”)  

• Foods that make reviewed and accepted health claims.