Virus Testing Results for Imported Frozen Scallops

Canadian Food Inspection Agency data contains results from 229 samples of imported frozen scallops tested for Hepatitis A and Norovirus. All samples were found to be satisfactory. The survey covered the period from April 1, 2020, to March 31, 2022.

Use Cases

• Analyze the relationship between sample origin and virus detection results using product and country columns.
• Assess the prevalence of Hepatitis A virus versus Norovirus GI and GII across the sampled batch.
• Model the probability of contamination in imported scallops based on survey date and testing protocol features.
• Benchmark virus detection rates in scallops against other seafood categories using sample type and result fields.

Strengths

• 229 samples provide a substantive survey size for analysis.
• Clear testing scope for three specific viruses: Hepatitis A, Norovirus GI and GII.

Limitations

• All results are 'satisfactory', indicating no positive detections and thus no variance in the target outcome.
• Limited to a single product (frozen scallops) over a two-year period, reducing generalizability.

Provenance

Source

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Collection Method

Targeted laboratory testing of imported food products.

Time Range

April 1, 2020 to March 31, -2022

Freshness

Data covers up to March 31, 2022; the record was last updated in April 2026.

Geography

Imported products into Canada; specific countries of origin are likely included.