Bagels sold at Maxi and other stores across Quebec just got recalled

If a toasted bagel is your go-to breakfast, you might want to hit pause before biting into your next one.

The Quebec Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) has issued a province-wide recall for a series of bagels made by Brossard Bagel Inc., located in Longueuil. The recall includes plain, sesame, and poppy seed bagels that were sold at room temperature in clear plastic bags, up until April 15, 2025, in various stores across Quebec — including major chains like Maxi.

According to the MAPAQ alert, the products "were not prepared and stored in a manner that ensures their safety," which means eating them could pose a health risk — even if they look and smell totally fine. While no illnesses have been reported so far, the recall was issued as a precaution in partnership with the company.

No illnesses have been reported at this timeMAPAQ

The bagels in question have been classified as a Class 1 food safety risk, which is the most serious level. That means the potential health threat is considered high enough to warrant immediate action, even though there's no visible spoilage.

What to do if you bought them

If you've got any of these bagels at home, don't eat them. MAPAQ recommends throwing them out or returning them to the store where you bought them for a refund — even if they don't show any signs of spoilage.

You can read the full recall notice and find more provincial food safety updates on MAPAQ’s website.

You can also follow @MAPAQaliments on X (formerly Twitter) to stay in the loop on food recalls across Quebec.

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