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Common foods are being recalled in Quebec including frozen meals, cheese, salt & pepper

From plastic pieces to E. coli, you don't want these in your food! 🤢

Cheese section in a Metro grocery store (illustrative).

Food recalls in Quebec include certain imported French cheeses.

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Quebecers, you might want to take a closer look at what's in your fridge and pantry this week — several everyday food items have recently been recalled, including cheese, frozen meals and even basic kitchen staples like salt and pepper.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has flagged multiple products due to serious concerns, ranging from undeclared allergens and foreign contaminants to potential exposure to pathogens like E. coli.

This latest batch of food recalls in Quebec includes a mix of frozen meals, sweet treats and pantry staples, including items from the Provigo and Maxi house label PC Blue Menu.

Some products were recalled because they contain undeclared ingredients like peanuts, almonds and eggs — bad news for anyone with allergies — while others, like certain cheeses, have been recalled due to possible bacterial contamination. And if you're seasoning your meals with salt or pepper, you may want to check the label, as your grinder bottles might even contain bits of plastic.

From frozen foods to pantry staples, these recalls could impact households across the province. Here's everything you need to know about eight of the latest food recalls in Quebec, why they're being pulled from store shelves and what you should do if you have any of them at home.

Chicken tikka masala

PC Blue Menu Chicken Tikka Masala, 350 g.

PC Blue Menu Chicken Tikka Masala, 350 g.

PC Blue Menu

Recalled product: PC Blue Menu Chicken Tikka Masala, 350 g — best before November 12, 2025

Recall reason: Loblaw Companies Limited is recalling its house label PC Blue Menu Chicken Tikka Masala because it contains undeclared almond, which could be dangerous for anyone with a tree nut allergy. The affected 350-gram frozen meals were sold nationwide, including at Loblaw-banner stores in Quebec like Provigo and Maxi. So far, there have been no reported reactions, but if you have a nut allergy, it's best to check your freezer and avoid eating it. The CFIA advises consumers to return the product to the store for a refund or throw it out.

Published/updated: March 11, 2025

PC Blue Menu recall notice

Chocolate bars

\u200b8 Cakes Biscoff Latte chocolate bar.

8 Cakes Biscoff Latte chocolate bar.

8 Cakes

Recalled products:

  • 8 Cakes Dark Pistachio Knafeh
  • 8 Cakes Biscoff Latte
  • 8 Cakes Golden Baklava

Recall reason: 8 Cakes Bake Shoppe Ltd. is recalling several of its chocolate bars because they contain allergens that weren't properly listed on the label, including wheat, walnut, sesame, soy and milk. These treats were sold across Canada and online, and while no allergic reactions have been reported, they could pose a serious risk to anyone with allergies or intolerances. If you need to avoid these ingredients, do not eat them. The CFIA recommends throwing them out or returning them to the store where they were purchased.

Published/updated: March 6, 2025

8 Cakes recall notice

Almond butter cups

Eatlove Organic Almond Butter Cup, 51 g.

Eatlove Organic Almond Butter Cup, 51 g.

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Recalled product: Eatlove Organic Almond Butter Cup, 51 g — best before "25MA29"

Recall reason: Eatlove is pulling a batch of its Organic Almond Butter Cups off shelves because they contain undeclared peanut — which could be dangerous or even life-threatening for those with allergies. These sweet treats were sold across Canada, including online, and the issue came to light after a customer complaint. So far, there has been one reported allergic reaction. If you have a peanut allergy, don't take any chances — check your cupboards and get rid of any recalled packages or return them to the store for a refund.

Published/updated: March 6, 2025

Eatlove recall notice

Fish cakes

\u200bPackaging of the recalled Hansang-brand frozen fish cakes.

Various Hansang-brand frozen fish cakes.

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Recalled products:

  • Hansang Assorted Fish Cake with Katsuobushi Soup Stock, 960 g
  • Hansang (Korean characters only) Frozen Fried Fish Cake, 328 g
  • Hansang (Korean characters only) Frozen Fried Fish Cake & Rice Cake, 404 g
  • Hansang (Korean characters only) Frozen Fried Fish Cake (Mala Flavour), 345 g

Recall reason: Seoul Trading Corp. and Lemond Food Corp. are recalling various Hansang-brand frozen fish cakes because they contain egg that isn't listed on the label. This could be dangerous for anyone with an egg allergy, and to make things trickier, some packages don't clearly show the brand name in English. The issue was discovered through CFIA testing, and while no allergic reactions have been reported so far, eating these fish cakes could lead to serious health risks. If you have an egg allergy, check your freezer and don't eat them — the CFIA advises returning them to the store or tossing them out.

Published/updated: March 1, 2025

Hansang recall notice

Ulker snacks

\u200bUlker Rulokat, 170 g.

Ulker Rulokat, 170 g.

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Recalled products:

  • Ulker Kekstra Mini (strawberry), 150 g
  • Ulker Biskrem cocoa, 300 g
  • Ulker Rulokat, 170 g

Recall reason: Gulbay Foods Inc. and Quantimpex Inc. are recalling various Ulker-brand snack products imported from Turkey because they contain undeclared egg, milk and wheat. These allergens could be dangerous for anyone with allergies or gluten-related disorders. The affected snacks were sold in Ontario and Quebec, including at Gulbay Turkish Bakery in Vaughan and Marché Istanbul in Montreal. This recall was sparked by one in another country, and while no allergic reactions have been reported in Canada, those with allergies or celiac disease should avoid these products. If you have any at home, return them to the store or throw them out.

Published/updated: February 27, 2025

Ulker recall notice

Cheese

\u200bJean Perrin Morbier de Scey cheese.

Jean Perrin Morbier de Scey cheese.

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Recalled products:

  • Jean Perrin Morbier de Scey (cheese), variable size (~7 kg) — Lot # 3511206/03/2025
  • Jean Perrin Raclette de Scey (cheese), variable size (~7 kg) — Lot # 3551110/03/2025
  • Unbranded Morbier de Scey (cheese), variable size
  • Unbranded Raclette de Scey (cheese), variable size

Recall reason: Certain lots of Jean Perrin-brand Morbier and Raclette cheeses are being recalled due to possible contamination with pathogenic E. coli. This recall expands on an earlier cheese recall from the same brand and affects cheeses sold in Alberta, B.C., Manitoba and Quebec — though the CFIA notes they may have also made their way to other provinces. These cheeses were often repackaged and sold without their original labels, meaning they might not display the brand name, lot code or expiry date — if you aren't sure if the cheese in your fridge is affected, you can call the store where you bought it.

The CFIA warns that eating food contaminated with E. coli can cause serious illness, with symptoms like severe stomach cramps, diarrhea and vomiting. If you have any of these cheeses at home, don't eat them — return them to the store or throw them out.

Published/updated: February 22, 2025

Jean Perrin recall notice

Salt & pepper

\u200bCape Herb & Spice Extra Bold Black Pepper & Himalayan Pink Salt.

Cape Herb & Spice Extra Bold Black Pepper & Himalayan Pink Salt.

Cape Herb & Spice

Recalled products:

  • Cape Herb & Spice Rainbow Peppercorns, 175 g
  • Cape Herb & Spice Extra Bold Black Pepper, 180 g
  • Cape Herb & Spice Atlantic Sea Salt, 360 g
  • Cape Herb & Spice Himalayan Pink Salt, 390 g

Recall reason: Cape Herb & Spice is recalling several of its salt and pepper grinders because they may contain pieces of plastic. These products were sold nationwide, and while no injuries have been reported, accidentally consuming plastic could pose a choking hazard or cause internal injury — not to mention it's definitely not what you want in your seasoning. If you have any of these recalled spices in your kitchen, check the labels and follow the CFIA's advice to return them to the store or throw them out.

Published/updated: February 21, 2025

Salt & pepper recall notice

Beef jerky

\u200bSoo Curry Flavoured Beef Jerky, 85 g.

Soo Curry Flavoured Beef Jerky, 85 g.

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Recalled products:

  • Soo Curry Flavoured Beef Jerky, 85 g
  • Soo Satay Beef Jerky, 85 g
  • Soo Satay Beef Jerky, 170 g
  • Soo Satay Beef Jerky, 454 g

Recall reason: Soo Jerky Ltd. is recalling several types of its beef jerky because they contain mustard that isn't listed on the label. This could be dangerous for anyone with a mustard allergy. The affected products were sold in Alberta, B.C., Ontario and Quebec, though they may have also been available in other provinces. So far, no allergic reactions have been reported, but if you have a mustard allergy, check your snacks and don't eat these. The CFIA recommends returning them to the store or throwing them out.

Published/updated: February 21, 2025

Jerky recall notice

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