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costco recall

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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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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Health Canada has issued a recall regarding several vitamins sold at Costco, Walmart, Pharmaprix/Shopper's Drug Mart and other stores across Canada, which could potentially pose a serious risk to the health and safety of Canadian consumers.

The health product recall was originally published on July 19, 2024, and involves various products that may contain the presence of "metal fibres," the federal health agency indicated.

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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is currently recalling several salad kits sold across Canada due to a listeria outbreak.

The recalled products were sold at Canadian grocery stores including Costco, Provigo and other shops that carry brands including Taylor Farms, Fresh Express, Dole and President's Choice.

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If you have purchased a Bissell vacuum over the past few years, then a recent recall issued by the Government of Canada and Costco Canada could apply to you.

Costco shared a statement regarding five Bissell vacuum models affected by the ongoing recall, originally published on February 2, 2024.

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Canadian consumers should verify their groceries as a salad kit sold at Costco Canada has been recalled due to possible Listeria contamination.

Costco Canada has shared a food recall issued by Taylor Farms regarding one of its salad kits as it could make you very sick.

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If you're a Canadian Costco fan, it may be disappointing to learn of their latest recall, one that now affects Kirkland Signature fans across the nation: there were metal pieces found in a pasta sold by the retailer.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) said as much in a release published on January 16. The affected pasta is Kirkland Signature's Four Cheese and Spinach Manicotti Marinara, which the CFIA says has been sold nationally.

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Health Canada has recalled several items in recent weeks that have been sold in Quebec. From sauces and children's clothing to food products and floor cleaners, items are flying off the shelves — and not for the best of reasons.

If you're in possession of any of the affected items, Health Canada recommends to stop using them immediately and return them to the point of purchase. Additionally, items sold at major retailers, including Costco, Amazon and elsewhere, are eligible for reimbursement.

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Health Canada has recalled SunVilla 10-foot Solar LED umbrellas over a possible fire hazard. The patio umbrellas were sold in multiple colours at Costco warehouses across the country and feature LED lights on the inside ribs of the canopy. The products have a solar panel on the tip of the pole that houses battery packs, which can overheat and cause the umbrellas to ignite.

The possibly flammable sunshades use lithium-ion batteries posing both a fire and burn hazard.

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