UBC researchers are developing new techniques to identify the seafood sold in Metro Vancouver and they…
DNA barcoding reveals widespread seafood fraud in Metro Vancouver
UBC researchers are developing new techniques to identify the seafood sold in Metro Vancouver and they say their findings, released Friday, point to widespread seafood fraud. By using a technique called DNA barcoding, researchers were able to identify the genes of...
CFN original: Netflix docu-series Rotten, takes on the food industry in all it’s fraudulent glory
When it comes to your food and staying in the know about the issues surrounding what we use to fuel our bodies, Netflix isn’t the first place that comes to mind. While the streaming service does have their fair share of food-centric documentaries, not a ton deal with...
What to know about credit card fraud in restaurants and how to protect yourself
As the New York Times reported back in 2011, diners signing the check for a steak dinner also wound up picking up the tab for “cases of vintage French wine, Louis Vuitton handbags, Cartier jewelry and even a Roy Lichtenstein lithograph of Marilyn Monroe.” Twenty-eight...
Brantford woman charged with fraud in connection with children’s charity
A Brantford woman is facing 21 charges related to fraud after complaints were filed on behalf of residents concerning falsely sold food in connection with a children’s charity. Natasha Lapointe, 30, was arrested by Brantford fraud detectives on Sept, 20, after people...
When it comes to seafood, voting with your wallet is harder than you think.
On Sept. 25, Canadian food industry professionals and academics wrote an open letter addressed to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency in an ongoing attempt to combat rampant seafood fraud across the country. Calling it a type of “bait and switch” when it comes to...