8 Food Items Have Been Recalled Across Canada — So Check Your Groceries
"Do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected products."
A non-perishable food item aisle at a Canadian grocery store.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued recalls for a number of food items sold across Canada for several reasons, including the presence of "dangerous bacteria," damaged packaging and undeclared ingredients.
Health Canada has published a number of recall warnings, urging consumers to verify if they have purchased any of the affected products. If so, it's recommended that you do not consume, sell, or distribute the recalled items. Health Canada has stated that consumers should toss the item(s) out immediately or return them to the point of purchase.
Here are the eight recalled foods to look out for:
Liesse Chocolatier brand Vegan Chocolate Bunnies
Recalled Product: Liesse Chocolatier Vegan Chocolate Bunnies | 50 g
Recall Reason: According to the report, "Liesse Chocolatier brand Vegan Chocolate Bunnies recalled due to undeclared milk."
Solstice Ciderwork brand Haskap Cider
Recalled Product: Solstice Ciderwork Haskap Cider | 355 ml
Recall Reason: Health Canada indicated that "Solstice Ciderworks brand Haskap Cider recalled due to bursting cans."
Various brands of Chicken Soup products
Recalled Products:
- No Name Chicken Noodle Condensed Soup | 284 ml
- No Name Cream of Chicken Condensed Soup| 284 ml
- Selection Chicken Noodle Condensed Soup | 284 ml
- Selection Cream of Chicken Condensed Soup Reduced Fat and Sodium | 284 ml
Recall Reason: "Various brands of Chicken Soup Products recalled due to swollen containers," the warning indicates.
Komera Original brand Seasoned Hot Pepper Sauce
Recalled Product: Komera Original Seasoned Hot Pepper Sauce | 148 ml
Recall Reason: Health Canada warns that "the affected product is being recalled from the marketplace because it may permit the growth of clostridium botulinum."
President's Choice brand Chopped Sesame Wonton Salad Kit
Recalled Product: President's Choice Chopped Sesame Wonton Salad Kit | 347 g
Recall Reason: "President's Choice brand Chopped Sesame Wonton Salad Kit recalled due to undeclared mustard, egg and milk," the recall report states.
Salento Organics brand Dark Chocolate
Recalled Products:
- Salento Organics Organic Mango Dark Chocolate Clusters | 113 g
- Salento Organics Dark Chocolate Pineapple Bites | 113 g
- Salento Organics Dark Chocolate Pitaya (Drag Fruit) Bites | 113 g
- Salento Organics Organic Peanuts Dark Chocolate Dipped | 113 g
- Salento Organics Goldenberry Dark Chocolate Clusters | 113 g
- Salento Organics Organic Banana Dark Chocolate Clusters | 113 g
Recall Reason: "The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace because they may contain milk which is not declared on the label," Health Canada wrote.
Nelson's Chocofellar brand Dark Chocolate bars
Recalled Product: Nelson’s Chocofellar 60% Dark Chocolate with Roasted Almonds | 78 g
Recall Reason: Health Canada says that "the affected products are being recalled from the marketplace because they may contain milk which is not declared on the label."
Plantein brand Plant-Based Schnitzels
Recalled Products:
- Plantein Plant-Based Schnitzels | 300 g
- Plantein Plant-Based Schnitzels | 6 kg
Recall Reason: "The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace because they may contain milk which is not declared on the label," Health Canada warns.
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