Canadians, it’s time to check your kitchen cupboards! The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued multiple food recalls across the country, impacting popular items like eggs, chocolate, granola bars, and more. These recalls are due to serious safety concerns, such as salmonella contamination, undeclared allergens, and foreign objects in products. Keep reading to find out which products are affected and how to stay safe.
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What You Need to Know About the Latest Food Recalls
The CFIA’s latest round of food recalls affects several big-name brands and grocery store house-label products. Popular items like eggs, granola bars, and even pastries have been recalled for safety concerns, including potential contamination with salmonella, undeclared allergens, and metal fragments. Major grocery chain brands, including No Name and Compliments, as well as well-known names like Milka and MadeGood, are among those affected.
Cape Breton Oatcake Society Oatcakes Recalled for Undeclared Almonds
The Cape Breton Oatcake Society is recalling its English Toffee Oatcakes due to undeclared almonds. This recall affects oatcakes sold nationwide, including in two-pack and 12-unit packages. Individuals with almond allergies should avoid consuming these oatcakes, as they could cause serious or life-threatening allergic reactions.
If you have any affected oatcakes at home, check the label. If almonds are not declared, return them to the store where you purchased them. No allergic reactions have been reported, but the CFIA took action following a consumer complaint.
Egg Recall: Potential Salmonella Contamination
The CFIA has issued a recall for various egg products due to potential salmonella contamination. Affected brands include Compliments, Foremost, Golden Valley, IGA, No Name, and Western Family. These eggs were sold in B.C., Manitoba, Ontario, and possibly other provinces. If you have eggs from these brands, check the lot codes and best-before dates, and either throw them out or return them to the store.
Salmonella-contaminated eggs can cause serious illness, including fever, nausea, and diarrhea. While no illnesses have been reported so far, it’s crucial to be cautious. Pregnant individuals, young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems are especially at risk.
Sweet Cream Mini Pastries Recalled Due to Salmonella Outbreak
Sweet Cream-brand mini pastries are being recalled following a salmonella outbreak. These products, distributed in Alberta, B.C., Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Quebec, were sold in stores and served in bakeries, restaurants, and hospitals. The outbreak resulted in 61 confirmed cases of salmonella poisoning, with 17 hospitalizations.
If you have these pastries at home, check for the recall details, and if unsure, contact the store where you purchased them. Salmonella symptoms include fever, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea, which can be severe for vulnerable populations.
Milka Chocolate Bars Recalled for Undeclared Hazelnuts
Milka Bubbly Alpine Milk “Chocolat” bars (90g), with a best-before date of April 25, 2025, are being recalled due to undeclared hazelnuts. This poses a risk for individuals with hazelnut allergies. The recall affects bars sold in Alberta, B.C., New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Quebec.
If you have this chocolate in your home, check the label for hazelnut, and if it’s not listed, return the product to the store for a refund.
Cat Food Recalled in Canada and U.S. After Cat Dies from Bird Flu Contamination
Over 40,000 John Deere Lawn Mowers Recalled Across North America
More Than 184,000 Stanley Travel Mugs Recalled in Canada Due to Burn Hazard
Bagels Recalled Across Ontario and Canada Due to Metal Contamination
MadeGood Granola Bars Recalled for Metal Contamination
Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. is recalling MadeGood-brand granola bars due to the presence of metal fragments in some batches. These products were sold nationwide in stores and online. If you have any of these granola bars, check the packaging for specific lot codes and best-before dates.
This contamination poses a physical hazard, so it’s important to dispose of or return any affected bars. The recall includes multiple flavors, such as chocolate chip and mixed berry, as well as mini granola bar varieties.
How to Protect Yourself and Your Family
To stay safe, be sure to:
- Check Labels: Always read product labels for allergen information and safety notices.
- Verify Recalls: Visit the CFIA website for the most up-to-date recall notices, including lot codes and best-before dates.
- Return or Dispose of Affected Products: If you have any recalled items, return them to the store or dispose of them safely.
- Stay Informed: Keep track of ongoing recalls, as additional products may be affected.
By staying informed and checking your pantry, you can help ensure the safety of you and your loved ones.
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