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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recalled several cheese brands sold across Canada due to reasons that pose serious health and safety risks to Canadian consumers.

The CFIA published the class two recall on June 12, 2024, in collaboration with the recalling firm Les Fromages Latino Inc., regarding three cheese brands sold in provinces including Quebec, British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario.

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The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) in Quebec and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) have recalled several food items sold across the province for reasons that can pose serious health and safety risks to Canadian consumers.

The MAPAQ is currently recalling food items sold at local and province-wide grocery stores due to microbial contamination involving both salmonella contamination and E. coli, as well as incorrect product packaging and labelling.

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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recalled several Quaker brand granola bars and cereals and Cap'n Crunch brand Treat Bars due to microbial contamination. The recall was published on January 11, 2024, and was triggered by a recall from another country.

"The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace due to possible salmonella contamination," the CFIA said.

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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recalled several food items sold across Canada that pose serious health and safety risks to Canadian consumers. The recalled food items have been removed from the marketplace due to reasons including salmonella contamination, mould, incorrect labelling requirements and undercooked food, to name a few.

The recalled foods have been sold nationwide. The CFIA recommends verifying if you have any recalled products. If so, it's important to dispose of any of the affected items or return them to the point of purchase.

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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recalled an Enfamil brand baby formula sold across Canada due to possible Cronobacter sakazakii contamination.

According to the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), "Cronobacter is a bacteria that occurs naturally in the environment. It's sometimes found in dry foods, such as powdered infant formula, powdered milk and herbal teas."

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