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food recall quebec

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've picked up Italian deli meat in Quebec recently, it might be time to check your fridge.

Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) just recalled Rea brand Soppressata Salami (sweet) because of possible salmonella contamination. The salami, made by Marini Foods Limited, was sold in Quebec, Ontario, and Alberta. A recall for the product went out on July 14, 2025.

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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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Metal in your breakfast? Yeah, that’s a problem.

If banana chocolate chip muffins are part of your snack rotation, you'll want to check your pantry before taking your next bite

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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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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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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 Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) along with the Ministère de l'agriculture des pêcheries et de l'alimentation au Quebec (MAPAQ), have recalled several groceries sold across Canada for reasons that pose a serious health and safety risk to Canadian consumers.

In fact, two grocery items are being removed from the marketplace as they contain a dangerous bacteria that could be fatal following consumption. Further reasons for the food recalls in Canada include non-declared ingredients and foreign materials.

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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) along with the MAPAQ have recalled several grocery products sold across Canada.

The CFIA has recalled the food items for reasons that pose a serious health and safety risk to Canadian consumers, including listeria, salmonella contamination, the presence of extraneous materials and undeclared ingredients, to name a few.

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The Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation (MAPAQ) has recalled several meat and dairy products that have been sold in grocery stores across Quebec.

The food recall involves grocery items that are being removed from the Quebec marketplace due to the presence of metal pieces, undeclared ingredients and potential listeria and E. coli outbreaks, to name a few.

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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and the Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation (MAPAQ) have recalled several egg and dairy products sold in at least two provinces across Canada.

The government has pulled the recalled foods from the marketplace for reasons including the presence of metal and a possible risk of salmonella — both of which can pose a serious health and safety risk to Canadian consumers.

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