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Fast-food chains serving up halal food with a side of misinformation, expired certificates

Some of Canada’s most popular restaurants are now serving halal food, but a Marketplace investigation finds many popular chains including KFC and Boston Pizza can't always answer basic questions about the halal food they serve, or provide proof to back their certification claims.

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Halal Claims Exposed: Testing Canada’s fast food chains

1 month ago
Duration 22:30
We expose an unregulated halal certification system that raises doubts when it comes to how much you can trust what you’re being told at some of the most popular restaurants.

Some of Canada's most popular restaurants are now serving halal food, but a Marketplace investigation finds many popular chains including KFC and Boston Pizza can't always answer basic questions about the halal food they serve, or provide proof to back their certification claims.

  • Watch the full Marketplace episode Friday at 8 p.m., 8:30 p.m. in Newfoundland, on CBC-TV and anytime on CBC Gem or YouTube.
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