Multiple Foods, Including Crackers, Cheese, and Baby Snacks, Recalled Across Canada

In Canada, several widely available food products, ranging from crackers and cheese to frozen yogurt and baby snacks, have been recalled due to potential health risks. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued warnings over the past few weeks, affecting well-known brands such as Christie and Gerber. The recalls are linked to serious issues like undeclared allergens, pathogenic bacteria like E. coli, and choking hazards, which could put both adults and children at risk. If you have any of these items in your home, it’s essential to act immediately to avoid potential health complications.

Here’s a breakdown of seven of the most recent product recalls in Canada, which brands are impacted, and what steps you should take if you’ve purchased these items:

1. Christie Ritz Crackers

• Product: Christie Original Mini Ritz Crackers (200 g)
• Reason for Recall: Undeclared milk, posing a serious risk to those with milk allergies. Even trace amounts could cause life-threatening reactions.
• Details: Affected products have best-before dates of June 22, 23, and 24, 2025. This recall is voluntary by Mondelez Canada Inc., and no allergic reactions have been reported so far.
• Action Required: Check your pantry and dispose of or return the crackers for a refund if you have a milk allergy.

2. Lambert Frozen Yogurt

• Product: Lambert Frozen Yogurt Strawberries & Cream (500 ml)
• Reason for Recall: Undeclared egg, which could trigger allergic reactions in individuals with egg allergies.
• Details: The affected frozen yogurt was sold in Quebec, and the UPC code is 8 238858 501222. The batch is being recalled by Top Glaciers Inc.
• Action Required: If you have an egg allergy, discard the frozen yogurt or return it to the store.

3. Cucina & Amore Pesto

• Product: Cucina & Amore Pesto Alla Genovese Basil (225 g)
• Reason for Recall: Undeclared allergens including Brazil nuts, pine nuts, and milk, putting consumers with nut or dairy allergies at risk.
• Details: This pesto was sold across Canada with a best-before date of September 2026. The recall was initiated by TJX Canada.
• Action Required: If you are allergic to any of these ingredients, dispose of the pesto or return it to the store.

4. Milano Giant Lady Finger Biscuits

• Product: Milano Giant Lady Finger Biscuits (150 g)
• Reason for Recall: Potential packaging damage that could lead to mold growth before the expiry date.
• Details: Affected products were sold at Giant Tiger stores in Canada from December 17, 2024, to February 7, 2025. Best-before dates are April 11, 25, and May 16, 2025.
• Action Required: Return the biscuits to Giant Tiger for a refund if you have them in your pantry.

5. David Roberts Gourmet Nut Mix

• Product: David Roberts Gourmet Nut & Honey Mix (350 g)
• Reason for Recall: Undeclared wheat and sesame, which can be hazardous for individuals with allergies or intolerances to these ingredients.
• Details: The recall affects 350-gram packages with a best-before date of July 10, 2025. The product was sold in Alberta and possibly other provinces.
• Action Required: If you have wheat or sesame allergies, throw out or return the mix for a refund.

6. Jean Perrin Morbier Cheese

• Product: Jean Perrin Morbier AOP Cheese (Variable Size)
• Reason for Recall: Potential contamination with pathogenic E. coli, which could cause severe illness like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and kidney damage.
• Details: This recall was prompted by a recall in France, where the cheese is imported. The affected cheese was sold at Les Amis du Fromage in Vancouver and possibly other locations in B.C.
• Action Required: If you have this cheese, do not consume it. Discard it or return it to the store.

7. Gerber Baby Snacks

• Product: Gerber Soothe N Chew Teething Sticks (Banana and Strawberry Apple flavors, 6 x 15 g)
• Reason for Recall: A potential choking hazard, with incidents of choking already reported.
• Details: This recall affects all codes of both the Banana and Strawberry Apple flavors. The recall was initiated by Nestlé Canada due to reported choking incidents.
• Action Required: If you have these teething sticks, stop using them immediately and return them to the store for a refund.

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Final Words:

Food recalls are critical for protecting the health of consumers, particularly when it comes to allergens or pathogens that could cause severe reactions. If you have any of the products listed above, take immediate action by either discarding them or returning them to the store for a refund. Always check food labels carefully, especially when feeding young children, to avoid potential health risks. Stay informed and prioritize safety when it comes to the food you bring into your home.