Prince Edward Island potato industry not at risk from suspension spray-down service

Last week, Canadian Food Inspection Agency officials confirmed the service would end, eliminating six CFIA jobs at the ferry terminal in Port aux Basques, Newfoundland. CFIA officials will, however continue inspecting vehicles, just not rinsing them, Ritz said. The service involves rinsing soil-contaminated vehicles leaving Newfoundland, preventing the spread of nematodes. Nematodes, or roundworms, can infest and destroy potato plants.