Do Lilydale growers use antibiotics in the raising of their chickens?
The use of antibiotics is strictly controlled by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Veterinarians. Any use of antibiotics must be withdrawn from feed a specified number of days before the poultry is sent for processing to ensure there are no residues present in the processed meat. The Federal government has a comprehensive testing program in place to ensure compliance with the standards governing the presence of antibiotics in food supply. Lilydale also actively augments this program with our own monitoring of residue levels in incoming flocks. Are there government inspectors at Lilydale facilities? Lilydale chicken is produced at one of our four federally registered and inspected facilities that operate under the highest standards for food safety in Canada. In keeping with government regulations, federal inspectors and a veterinarian are present during processing as well as our own quality assurance staff ensuring we deliver the highest standard of food safety assurance. How are
