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A bunch of grocery items were just recalled in Quebec, including spices and fresh produce

If you've done any grocery shopping recently, it's worth taking a few minutes to check your fridge and pantry.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a series of food recalls in May, covering everything from fresh greens to hot cocoa mix to freeze-dried candy. Several of the affected products were sold in Quebec or distributed nationally, meaning there's a real chance some of them made it onto local shelves.

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Multiple egg products were just recalled in Quebec over Salmonella concerns

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recalled multiple Supreme brand liquid egg products distributed in Quebec and Ontario over Salmonella concerns.

Supreme Egg Products Inc. makes the affected items, which were originally recalled on April 9. The CFIA updated the notice this week to include additional lot numbers, bringing the total to ten. The recall covers both Liquid Whole Eggs and Liquid Egg White, sold in 1 kg packages. Worth noting: the products were destined for hotels, restaurants, and institutions rather than retail consumers, so these aren't items you'd typically find on grocery store shelves.

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Check your groceries: These 5 food items have been recalled across Quebec and Canada

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a series of recalls over the past few weeks, and if you've picked up any of these items recently, you'll want to check your fridge and pantry before consuming them.

Here's what's been flagged in Quebec.

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30 deli meats from 8 popular brands have been recalled in Quebec

Got poultry deli meats in your fridge right now? Take a minute to check your packages.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a food recall affecting 30 deli meat products from eight popular brands due to unpleasant odour and taste.

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Multiple milk products have been recalled in Quebec over possible pieces of broken glass

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a food recall warning on Wednesday for a number of milk products sold under the Farmers, Québon, and Natrel brands, all due to the possible presence of pieces of glass.

The recall was triggered by Agropur, the company that manufactures all three brands, and has been classified as Class 1 — meaning there is a reasonable probability that consuming the product could cause serious adverse health consequences.

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11 varieties of this popular frozen pizza snack are being recalled over E. coli contamination

Canadians who stocked up on frozen pizza snacks in recent weeks might have gotten more than they bargained for.

Over the weekend, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a major recall affecting 11 varieties of Pillsbury brand Pizza Pops due to possible E. coli O26 contamination.

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These popular chocolates sold at Costco are being recalled over possible Salmonella contamination

If you've bought chocolate at Costco recently, you might want to check your pantry.

A popular chocolate brand is recalling certain products sold on the retailer's website due to a potential contamination issue, and customers who purchased the affected items can get a full refund.

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Over 20 food items were recently recalled in Quebec & some could make you seriously sick

Between salmonella contamination, plastic chunks, tartrate crystals and harmful bacteria, Quebecers have plenty of good reasons to sort through their fridge and pantry this month.

Over the past few weeks, the province's Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) have issued multiple recall notices for products sold in Quebec that could make you sick.

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Canadians could soon be eating 'cloned' meat without even realizing it

Does your grocery store steak actually come from a "real" animal? Soon, it may not be so easy to tell, and it all comes down to a quiet regulatory change in Canada's food laws.

According to a recent statement from duBreton, a Quebec-based Certified Humane and organic pork producer, upcoming changes to Health Canada's Novel Foods regulations will allow beef and pork from cloned animals to enter Canada's food system without a safety review and without mandatory labelling.

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Eggs are being recalled in Canada because of a salmonella risk

You might want to check your fridge. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a food recall for several brands of shell eggs. This voluntary recall of packages containing 12 to 30 eggs is due to potential Salmonella contamination, which can pose serious health risks.

This government advisory, issued on January 18, 2025, applies to products distributed primarily in Ontario, British Columbia, and Manitoba. However, it also states that the eggs may have been distributed in other provinces and territories. Narcity Quebec's readers confirmed they found some of the recalled eggs in Beauharnois, a city near Montreal. The recall involves multiple brands of eggs. Below is the list of affected products, their sizes, lot codes, and UPCs:

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So much bread is being recalled in Quebec including from Wonder, Country Harvest & No Name

Heads up, bread lovers! If you've recently picked up some bread at your local grocery store in Quebec, you might want to take another look at what's sitting on your kitchen counter due to a recent bread recall in Canada.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a huge recall notice affecting a bunch of popular bread brands sold in the province, including well-known names like Wonder bread and Country Harvest as well as popular grocery chain house brands like President's Choice, No Name and Great Value.

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So many foods are being recalled in Quebec due to listeria, E. coli, insects & more

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recently shared multiple recall notices for foods sold in Quebec, including popular products like burrata cheese, Haribo gummy candies and tons of frozen waffles and pancakes.

These recalls, affecting everything from frozen foods to packaged goods and even deli meats, are due to various safety concerns — including potential listeria and E. coli contamination and even foreign objects like insects and pieces of wood.

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