The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recalled several foods sold across Canada that could pose a serious health and safety risk to Canadian consumers.
The affected food items have been recalled for reasons such as undeclared ingredients, bacterial contamination, toxins and the presence of extraneous materials.
The CFIA is urging consumers to verify if they have any of the recalled foods. If so, it's important to not use, sell, consume or distribute them.
Here's everything you need to know about the recalled food items:
Coconut water
Casablanca Classics Pure Coconut Water w/ Pulp | 520 ml
Courtesy of Alima's Foods Inc.
Recalled Food:
- Casablanca Classics Pure Coconut Water w/ Pulp | 520 ml
Recall Reason: According to the CFIA, the affected coconut water product has been recalled across Ontario due to undeclared sulphites.
Energy drink mix
Various MiO energy drink mixes and its nutritional facts.
Recalled Foods:
- MiO Energy Drink Mix Tropical Passionfruit | 48 ml
- MiO Energy Drink Mix, Black Cherry | 48 ml
- MiO Energy Drink Mix, Açaí Berry | 48 ml
Recall Reason: The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace as the MiO energy drink mixes have potentially unsafe levels of caffeine.
CFIA Note: High levels of caffeine may have adverse health effects for children, pregnant individuals, breastfeeding individuals, and those sensitive to caffeine. Exercising while consuming caffeine may lead to adverse health effects. Some of the side effects of consuming excess caffeine may include insomnia, irritability, headaches, and nervousness.
Black pepper powder
A pile of coarse black pepper powder.
Recalled Food:
- Panchvati Supermarket Black Pepper Powder Coarse | 200 g
Recall Reason: Per the CFIA, the Panchvati Supermarket brand Black Pepper Powder Coarse has been recalled due to the presence of sand and dirt.
Organic pure pineapple juice
Two jars of JustJuice Organic 100% Pure Juice Pineapple | 946 ml
Recalled Food:
- JustJuice Organic 100% Pure Juice Pineapple | 946 ml
Recall Reason: The CFIA has recalled the JustJuice Organic brand 100% Pure Juice in pineapple due to mould.
Various brands of cheese
A block of Rumba Queso Fresco Fresco Cheese | 400 g
Courtesy of Les Fromages Rumba
Recalled Foods:
- Rumba Queso Compesino Country Cheese | 200 g
- Rumba Asadero Mexican Style Cheese | 200 g
- Rumba Queso Frsco Fresco Cheese | 400 g
- Rumba Campesino | 6 kg
- Rumba Asadero | 6 kg
- Sabana Queso Fresco Grilling Cheese | 200 g
- Sombrero Asadero Grilling Cheese | 200 g
Recall Reason: According to the CFIA, the affected cheese brands are being recalled due to Staphylococcus aureus, a dangerous bacteria that can cause a variety of self-limiting to life-threatening diseases in humans.
CFIA Note: Per Health Canada, "the bacteria are a leading cause of food poisoning, resulting from the consumption of food contaminated with enterotoxins." Furthermore, Staphylococcus aureus is also one of the most common causes of skin, soft tissue, and nosocomial infection.
Organic Aussie Bites (cookies)
A box of Universal Bakery Organic Aussie Bites/Cookies | 850 g
Recalled Food:
- Universal Bakery Organic Aussie Bites | 850 g
Recall Reason: Per the health department, the affected product is being recalled from the marketplace because it contains gluten, which is not declared on the label.
CFIA Note: If you have celiac disease or other gluten-related disorders, do not consume the recalled product as it may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction.
Brown lentils
A bag of Sitara Brown Lentils | 1.81 kg
Recalled Food:
- Sitara Brown Lentils | 1.81 kg
Recall Reason: The affected product is being recalled from the marketplace because it may contain wheat, which is not declared on the label, per the CFIA.
CFIA Note: Do not consume recalled products to which you are allergic or sensitive as they may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction. If you have celiac disease or other gluten-related disorders, do not consume the recalled product as it may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction.
Oysters
A pilot of fresh and shucked oysters from British Columbia.
Timothy Oyster Co. Ltd. | Facebook
Recalled Food:
- Timothy Oyster Fresh Pacific Oysters | 227 g
- Timothy Oyster Fresh Pacific Oysters | 454 g
- Timothy Oyster Fresh Pacific Oysters | 907 g
Recall Reason: According to the CFIA, the Timothy Oyster Fresh Pacific Oysters were recalled due to a marine biotoxin, which causes Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP).
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