The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recalled several food items across Canada that could pose a serious health and safety risk to Canadian consumers. The recalls have been issued for reasons including microbial contamination, the presence of metal and wood, and undeclared ingredients.
The recalled foods have been sold nationwide, a few of which were distributed at several Loblaw banner stores including Provigo, Superstore, Fortinos and Your Independent Grocer.
Here are all the details regarding the five recalled food products:
Centennial Food Service brand Meat Products
Centennial Food Service logo
Centennial Food Service
Recalled Foods:
- Centennial Food Service Pork Loin with Cranberry Stuffing 18% Meat Protein | 8.21 kg
- Centennial Food Service Lean Ground Beef Local | 5 kg
- Centennial Food Service Lean Ground Beef Comm | 5 kg
- Centennial Food Service Medium Ground Beef Contract | 25 kg
- Centennial Food Service Lean Ground Beef Commercial | 5 kg
- Centennial Food Service Lean Ground Beef Chuck | 5 kg
- Centennial Food Service Lean Ground Beef Contract | 25 kg
- Centennial Food Service Ground Pork | 25 kg
- Centennial Food Service Ground Pork | 5 kg
Recall Reason: Per the CFIA, Centennial Food Service brand Meat products were recalled due to pieces of metal.
What Should You Do: The federal food agency stated that it is best not to consume, sell, distribute or use affected food products.
Little Gourmet Organic brand Mealtime Bowls
Little Gourmet Organic brand Mealtime Bowls
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Recalled Foods:
- Little Gourmet Organic Mealtime Bowls Veggie Chicken Pasta | 130 g | UPC 6 28619 88103 4
- Little Gourmet Organic Mealtime Bowls Veggie Beef Lasagna | 130 g | UPC 6 28619 88102 7
Recall Reason: According to the CFIA, the affected products are being recalled from the marketplace due to the possible presence of pieces of wood.
What Should You Do: The Canadian Food Inspection Agency indicated that Canadian consumers should not eat, serve, use, sell, or distribute recalled products. Additionally, recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased.
Loblaw Fresh Cut Cantaloupe
Cantaloupe pile at a grocery store*
Recalled Foods:
- Cantaloupe | Variable | All best before October 24, 2023 | Sold across Canada
- Cantaloupe Cubes Small | 300 g | All best before October 24, 2023 | Sold across Canada
- Cantaloupe Halves | 600 g | All best before October 24, 2023 | Sold across Canada
- Cantaloupe Slices | 455 g | All best before October 24, 2023 | Sold across Canada
- Cantaloupe Spears | 730 g | All best before October 24, 2023 | Sold across Canada
- Fruit Salad Large | 750 g | All best before October 24, 2023 | Sold across Canada
- Fruit Salad Small | 440 g | All best before October 24, 2023 | Sold across Canada
- Fruit Snack Tray | 530 g | All best before October 24, 2023 | Sold across Canada
- Fruit Spears | 770 g | All best before October 24, 2023 | Sold across Canada
Recall Reason: Per the CIFA, the affected food products are being recalled from the marketplace due to possible salmonella contamination
List of Loblaw banners:
- Ontario: Loblaws, Superstore, Zehrs, Valu-Mart, Fortinos, Your Independent Grocer
- Quebec: Provigo
- Atlantic: Atlantic Superstore, Dominion, Your Independent Grocer
- Western Canada: Superstore, Your Independent Grocer, Extra Foods.
What Should You Do: According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Canadians should not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute recalled products. Furthermore, the CFIA said that recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased
More about the Loblaw cantaloupe recall
*The above image is used for illustrative purposes only.
Misteak brand Plant Based Vegan Steaks
Misteak brand Plant Based Vegan Steaks
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Recalled Foods:
- Misteak Plant-Based Vegan Steaks | 200 g | UPC 8 51335 00020 9 | Best Before: August 20, 2024
Recall Reason: Per the CFIA recall page, the affected product is being recalled from the marketplace because it contains eggs, which are not declared on the label.
What Should You Do: The CFIA recommends verifying if you have any of the affected items. If so, it is best to not serve, use, sell or distribute recalled food items.
Nestlé Canada KitKat Halloween Chocolate
Nestlé Canada KitKat Halloween Chocolate
Nestlé Canada
Recalled Foods:
- KitKat Halloween Scary Friends | Individually Wrapped Chocolate Bars | 20 x 32 | 30610838 | Best Before: March 2, 2024
- KitKat Halloween Scary Friends | 40 count Box | 20 x 32 | 31397094 | Best Before: March 1, 2024
- KitKat Halloween Scary Friends | 40 count Box | 20 x 32 | 31437094 | Best Before: March 2, 2024
- KitKat Halloween Scary Friends | 40 count Box | 20 x 32 | 31387094 | Best Before: February 27, 2024
- KitKat Halloween Scary Friends | 40 count Box | 20 x 32 | 31807094 | Best Before: February 28, 2024
Recall Reason: According to Nestlé Canada, the company is issuing a voluntary recall of six batches of KITKAT Halloween Scary Friends 40 Pack in Canada. The recall is due to potential plastic in the product which could pose a choking risk.
What Should You Do: Consumers who have these products should throw them out. For reimbursement, Canadians should contact Nestlé customer service.
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