The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) along with the Ministère de l’Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l’Alimentation au Quebec (MAPAQ) have recalled several foods sold across Canada for reasons that pose a serious health and safety risk to Canadian consumers.
The recalled grocery items have been removed from the marketplace for issues including microbial contamination, undeclared ingredients and the presence of extraneous materials, to name a few.
It’s important to verify if you have any of the affected food items. If so, the CFIA and MAPAQ have listed steps to follow regarding what to do with the recalled foods.
Here is everything you need to know about the 11 recalled grocery items:
Western Family Pot Barley
Western Family Pot Barley
Courtesy of Save on Foods
Recalled Food:
- Western Family Pot Barley | 450 g | UPC 0 62639 36405 2
Recall Reason: Western Family brand Pot Barley has been recalled across Canada due to the presence of insects.
What You Need To Do: The recalled item has been sold across Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Yukon. The CFIA recommends consumers not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected products.
CFIA recall page
Irresistibles brand Roasted Garlic Caesar Aïoli
Irresistibles brand Roasted Garlic Caesar Aïoli
Courtesy of Metro.ca
Recalled Food:
- Irresistibles brand Roasted Garlic Caesar Aïoli | 300 ml | UPC 0 59749 94699 5
Recall Reason: The Irresistible’s brand Roasted Garlic Caesar Aïoli has been recalled due to possible bursting bottles.
What You Need To Do: Sold across the province of Ontario, the CFIA is urging consumers to “not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product.”
CFIA recall page
Locally Baked Outlet brand Keto Salted Caramel Cupcakes
Locally Baked Outlet brand Keto Salted Caramel Cupcakes
CFIA
Recalled Food:
- Locally Baked Outlet brand Keto Salted Caramel Cupcakes | Pack of 3 | Best Before: July 14, 2024
Recall Reason: The affected product is being recalled from the marketplace because it contains peanuts, which is not declared on the label.
What You Need To Do: The CFIA is urging consumers to check to see if you have recalled products. If so, it’s best to not consume recalled products to which you are allergic or sensitive as they may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction. In fact, the health agency recommends tossing the items out immediately or returning it to its point of purchase.
CFIA recall page
MTL Gringo brand Black Bean and Corn salsas
MTL Gringo brand Black Bean and Corn salsas
Courtesy MTL Gringo
Recalled Food:
- MTL Gringo Mild Black Beans and Corn Salsa | 435 ml
- MTL Gringo Medium Black Beans and Corn Salsa | 435 ml
- MTL Gringo Hot Black Beans and Corn Salsa | 435 ml
- MTL Gringo Mango Black Beans and Corn Salsa | 435 ml
Recall Reason: MTL Gringo brand Black Bean and Corn Salsas have been recalled due to the deterioration of the inner lid.
What You Need To Do: The black bean and corn salsas were sold across Quebec. Per the CFIA, it’s import to “not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected products.”
CFIA recall page
Johnsonville brand Beer Bratwurst
Johnsonville brand Beer Bratwurst
Courtesy of Johnsonville.com
Recalled Food:
- Johnsonville brand Beer Bratwurst | 375 g | UPC 0 77782 68295 3
Recall Reason: Johnsonville brand Beer Bratwurst recalled due to undeclared gluten.
What You Need To Do: Per the CFIA, it’s best to “not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product,” especially if you are gluten intolerance or have Celiac disease.
CFIA recall page
Sitara brand Brown Lentils
Sitara brand Brown Lentils
CFIA
Recalled Food:
- Sitara Brown Lentils | 1.81 kg
Recall Reason: The affected product is being recalled from the marketplace because it may contain wheat, which is not declared on the label, per the CFIA.
What You Need To Do: Do not consume recalled products to which you are allergic or sensitive as they may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction. If you have celiac disease or other gluten-related disorders, do not consume the recalled product as it may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction.
CFIA recall page
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon from IGA in Riviere-du-Loup.
MAPAQ
Recalled Food:
- Smoked Salmon | Variable | All lots where the label does not indicate the “freeze until use” instruction
Recall Reason: The smoked salmon, which was sold at the IGA Extra in Rivière-du-Loup, Quebec at 254, boulevard de l’Hôtel-de-Ville has been recalled as it does not properly indicate the “freeze until use” instruction on its packaging.
What You Need To Do: Per the MAPAQ, those in possession of this product who have not kept it in the freezer at all times since purchase are advised not to consume it. Furthermore, they should return it to the store where they purchased it, or throw it away. Even if the product in question shows no signs of spoilage or suspect odors, its consumption may still represent a health risk.
CFIA recall page
Eclipse Coffee Roasters brand Elevate Snapchill Coffee
Eclipse Coffee Roasters brand Elevate Snapchill Coffee
CFIA
Recalled Food:
- Eclipse Coffee Roasters brand Elevate Snapchill Coffee | 354 ml | UPC 7 86899 57461 6
Recall Reason: The affected product is being recalled from the marketplace because it may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum.
What You Need To Do: If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, contact your healthcare provider, per the CFIA. Furthermore, it’s important to check for recalled products and not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute them. Food contaminated with Clostridium botulinum toxin may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick, with symptoms in adults including facial paralysis, unreactive pupils, difficulty swallowing, drooping eyelids, blurred or double vision, difficulty speaking, and a change in voice sound.
CFIA recall page
Ewald Theod. Rather brand Liebfraumilch 2022 Qualitätswein Rheinhessen
Ewald Theod. Rather brand Liebfraumilch 2022 Qualitätswein Rheinhessen
Courtesy of Bestway Wholesale
Recalled Food:
Ewald Theod. Rather brand Liebfraumilch 2022 Qualitätswein Rheinhessen (White wine) | 1 L and 1.5 L
Recall Reason: Per the CFIA, the Ewald Theod. Drathen brand Liebfraumilch 2022 Qualitätswein Rheinhessen (White Wine) has been recalled due to possible refermentation.
What You Need To Do: Note that the product was sold exclusively across Ontario. Per the CFIA, consumers should “not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected products.”
CFIA recall page
Casablanca Classics brand Pure Coconut Water with Pulp
Casablanca Classics brand Pure Coconut Water with Pulp
Courtesy of Alima’s Foods Inc.
Recalled Food:
- Casablanca Classics Pure Coconut Water w/ Pulp | 520 ml
Recall Reason: According to the CFIA, the affected coconut water product has been recalled across Ontario due to undeclared sulphites.
What You Need To Do: The recalled item was sold across Ontario. Per the CFIA, you should “not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product.”
CFIA recall page
BaiXiang brand Instant Noodles
Baixiang brand Instant Noodles
Courtesy of Save on Foods
Recalled Foods:
- BaiXiang Chicken Soup flavoured Instant Noodle | 555 g (5 x 111 g package)
- BaiXiang Instant Noodles Artificial Pork Bone Soupe | 565 g )5 x 113 g package)
Recall Reason: The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace because they contain peanuts, which is not declared on the label.
What You Need To Do: The CFIA is urging consumers to check to see if they have recalled products. If so, it’s best to not consume recalled products to which you are allergic or sensitive as they may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction. In fact, the health agency recommends throwing out recalled products right away or returning them to their point of purchase.
CFIA recall page
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