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Pistachios and chocolate sold in Quebec sparked a salmonella outbreak with 39 cases so far

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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This popular chocolate sold in Quebec is being recalled over salmonella contamination

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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A Montreal grocery store is recalling its ground beef due to E. coli contamination

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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Multiple food items have been recalled in Quebec, including mushrooms and ground meat

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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Several foods are being recalled in Quebec, including chicken and mayo

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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Bagels sold at Maxi and other stores across Quebec just got recalled

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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Several chocolate bars sold in Montreal just got recalled right before Easter

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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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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