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food recall

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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If you bought Silk or Great Value plant-based beverages last year, you may soon be able to claim money from a new Canada-wide settlement. A proposed $6.5 million fund is now before the Superior Court of Quebec, tied to the major recall that affected dozens of plant-based drinks in July 2024.

The case is being led out of Montreal, where the class action was first filed under the Quebec Superior Court. On November 17, 2025, the Court officially authorized the class action for settlement purposes, clearing the way for a possible payout to people across Canada who bought or drank the recalled products.

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If you have YOP drinkable yogurt in your fridge, you may want to double-check the label. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a nationwide recall for multiple Yoplait YOP flavours because they may contain pieces of plastic.

The recall covers 200 mL bottles across 10 different flavours, including strawberry, blueberry, vanilla, peach and tropical. All best-before dates up to and including January 12, 2026 are affected. The CFIA says the products were sold nationally, and the recall was triggered by the company. So far, there have been no reported injuries.

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Another day, another round of food recalls in Quebec.

Between pistachios tied to a major salmonella outbreak, and even smoked salmon and herbs with serious issues, there's a long list of products you'll want to avoid or get rid of.

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Another day, another food recall in Quebec...

If you've bought pistachios or pistachio-based treats lately, you might want to double-check your pantry.

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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a recall for a chocolate bar sold in Quebec due to potential salmonella contamination.

The product in question is Dubai brand milk chocolate with kunafa and pistachio, sold in 145 g packages. It was distributed primarily through online sales in Quebec, and the recall was issued on August 4. Dubai chocolate, a luxury sweet originating from the UAE, has recently gone viral online for its rich fillings and over-the-top packaging, often gifted as a premium treat.

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If you bought ground beef from a small grocery store in Montreal's north end recently, you'll want to check your fridge (or freezer).

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food of Quebec (MAPAQ) has issued a food safety notice for meat sold at Supermarché Épilys, located at 9204 boulevard Pie-IX in Montréal-Nord. The warning concerns lean ground beef sold at the store on July 7, 2025, which may be contaminated with a strain of E. coli that produces shiga toxins.

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If you've picked up groceries in Quebec recently, you might want to double-check your fridge and pantry. Multiple food products have been recalled across the province due to health and safety concerns, according to new alerts from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Quebec's Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ).

The affected items include everything from mushrooms and frozen treats to deli meats and flavoured oils, with risks ranging from undeclared allergens to possible bacterial contamination.

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From pastries and plant-based products, several foods have recently been recalled in Quebec due to potential health risks.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Quebec's Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) have flagged products for issues ranging from E. coli contamination and undeclared allergens to pieces of bone and improper packaging.

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If a toasted bagel is your go-to breakfast, you might want to hit pause before biting into your next one.

The Quebec Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) has issued a province-wide recall for a series of bagels made by Brossard Bagel Inc., located in Longueuil. The recall includes plain, sesame, and poppy seed bagels that were sold at room temperature in clear plastic bags, up until April 15, 2025, in various stores across Quebec — including major chains like Maxi.

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If you've already stocked up on chocolate for Easter, it might be worth double-checking your stash.

The Quebec Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) issued a recall notice on April 11, 2025, for a series of chocolate bars sold in Montreal that could pose a health risk for people with allergies or intolerances to wheat or milk — as well as those with celiac disease.

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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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