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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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Frozen waffle recall in Canada has been expanded to include frozen pancakes and more bands

If you've stocked up on frozen waffles or pancakes recently, you might want to double-check your freezer. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) recently issued an expanded recall warning after the frozen waffle recall in Canada earlier this week, and it now includes even more frozen products at risk for listeria contamination.

The recall originally included several popular Canadian house-label frozen waffles, but it's now expanded to cover frozen pancakes and more brands.

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Several frozen waffles are being recalled in Quebec including from No Name, Great Value & more

If you've got waffles in your freezer, you might want to take a closer look. Hundreds of varieties of frozen waffles — including many sold in Quebec by major grocery chains like Walmart, Provigo, Maxi, Metro, Super C and IGA — are being recalled due to a potential listeria contamination.

Several of the products involved in this frozen waffle recall are sold under the house brands of major Canadian grocery stores like Walmart's Great Value brand, Loblaw's No Name label, Sobeys' Compliments brand and Metro's Selection label.

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4 food items are being recalled in Quebec due to listeria, mould & pieces of plastic

Several food products are being recalled in Quebec, and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is urging consumers to be cautious and check their groceries.

These food recalls are affecting a variety of items, including popular products like prepackaged pasta, smoked salmon, chicken nuggets and chocolates. The reasons behind these recalls include dangerous contaminants like listeria, mould and even plastic pieces found in certain foods.

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Several foods sold in Quebec are being recalled including items from PC, Kirkland & No Name

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued several recall notices for various food products sold across Canada, including in Quebec, affecting popular house brands like Costco's Kirkland Signature and Loblaws' PC Blue Label and No Name, among other brands.

These recalls are happening for a variety of reasons, including the presence of mould, yeast, undeclared milk in products marketed as vegan and even nitrile glove pieces.

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Costco Canada just issued its 2nd yogurt recall in 2 weeks — Here's what you should know

If you're a Costco shopper and a yogurt fan, heads up! Costco Canada has issued another yogurt recall — its second in just two weeks.

This time, the recall affects Kirkland Signature Probiotic Yogurt, and it could cause illness in individuals with compromised immune systems.

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Several baby and kids' products have been recalled across Canada: cribs, food, toys and more

Health Canada has recalled several products for babies and kids that could pose serious health and safety risks to Canadian consumers.

The products — which range from food to toys — have been removed from the marketplace for reasons including possible bacterial contamination, choking and chemical hazards as well as flammability.

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Several cleaning products sold across Canada have been recalled

Health Canada has recalled several cleaning products and supplies sold across Canada that could pose a serious health and safety risk to Canadian consumers.

The consumer product recall was published by the federal health agency on July 18 and is currently being removed from the marketplace due to improper labelling and potential burn hazards.

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Food recalls in Canada: coffee, oat milk, sausages and other grocery items to look out for

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recalled several foods sold across Canada that could pose a serious health and safety risk to consumers.

The recalled products have been flagged by the CFIA and are currently being removed from the marketplace for reasons including the presence of extraneous materials, dangerous bacteria and contamination, as well as undeclared ingredients.

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Several almond and oat milk brands have been recalled across Canada

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recalled several almond and oat milk brands sold across Canada for reasons that could pose a serious health and safety risk to Canadian consumers.

The CFIA published the class one recall on July 8, 2024 and is now ensuring the removal of the affected plant-based products as they contain a dangerous bacteria.

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