Our Commitment to Food Safety
Our Commitment to Food Safety
At Meadow Creek Sausage & Meat Ltd., food safety is the foundation of everything we do. We operate with the highest standards of control, oversight, and accountability to ensure that every product leaving our Claresholm facility is safe, consistent, and produced with integrity. Our customers — families, retailers, and foodservice partners — trust us because we take food safety seriously.
CFIA‑Regulated Facility
Our production facility is federally regulated by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). This means:
- Daily on‑site inspection
- Continuous monitoring of processes and documentation
- Compliance with federal meat‑processing regulations
- Verification of sanitation, temperature control, and handling practices
CFIA oversight ensures that our operations meet the strict requirements expected of Canadian meat processors.
SQF‑Certified Under the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI)
Meadow Creek Sausage & Meat Ltd. is certified under the Safe Quality Food (SQF) program, a globally recognized food‑safety and quality management system benchmarked to GFSI.
SQF certification demonstrates that we maintain:
- A validated, documented food‑safety plan
- Comprehensive hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP)
- Rigorous sanitation and environmental monitoring
- Supplier approval and verification programs
- Traceability and recall readiness
- Consistent internal audits and continuous improvement
SQF certification provides confidence to retailers, distributors, and foodservice partners who require verified, third‑party‑audited food‑safety systems.
Robust Internal Controls
Our food‑safety program includes multiple layers of protection designed to ensure product integrity from raw materials to finished goods.
Hazard Analysis & Preventive Controls
We identify and control biological, chemical, and physical hazards at every stage of production.
Sanitation & Environmental Monitoring
Our sanitation program includes:
- Scheduled cleaning and sanitizing procedures
- Environmental swabbing
- Verification and documentation of all sanitation activities
Employee Training
All team members receive ongoing training in areas such as:
- Food‑safety procedures
- Personal hygiene
- Allergen control
- Equipment handling
- Documentation and record‑keeping
Traceability & Recall Readiness
Every batch is fully traceable through:
- Ingredient lot tracking
- Production records
- Packaging and distribution logs
Our recall program is tested regularly to ensure rapid, effective response capability.
Supplier Verification
We work only with approved suppliers who meet strict safety and quality criteria. All incoming ingredients undergo verification to ensure they meet our standards before entering production.
Continuous Improvement
Food safety is not a one‑time achievement — it is an ongoing commitment. We continually review, audit, and strengthen our systems to ensure we meet or exceed regulatory and industry expectations.
Confidence You Can Trust
Whether you are a retailer, restaurant, distributor, or family purchasing our products, you can trust that Meadow Creek Sausage & Meat Ltd. operates with the highest level of food‑safety oversight and accountability.
Our goal is simple: Safe, consistent, high‑quality products — every batch, every day.
