By The Canadian Press with files from the CFIA

CFIA says controlling Verticillium stripe not cost-justifiable

Oct 22, 2018 | 3:45 PM

OTTAWA —  The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) reports that Verticillium stripe is so widely distributed in Canada, regulating the pest isn’t warranted.

Verticillium stripe is a plant pathogen that primarily affects canola, but can also affect cauliflower, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, turnips and radishes.

The C-F-I-A first confirmed its presence in Manitoba in 2014, and it implemented containment measures while studies were conducted on its risks.

A survey has confirmed it is present in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec.

The agency says it isn’t cost-justifiable to implement official measures to control further introductions or domestic spread.

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A Verticillium longisporum fact sheet can be found on the CFIA website.  The pest risk document can also be found on the CFIA website.