The government department is urging consumers to verify if they have any of the affected food items and either dispose of the recalled items or return them to the original point of purchase.
Here are all the details regarding the seven recalled foods sold across Quebec.
Various Prepared Meals
Prepared meals from Amaretti in Montreal, Quebec.
MAPAQ
Recalled Foods:
- Boulangerie Amaretti Macaroni Salad | All items with labels that do not indicate the presence of sesame
- Boulangerie Amaretti Minestrone Soup | All items with labels that do not indicate the presence of soy
- Boulangerie Amaretti Chicken Soup | All items with labels that do not indicate the presence of soy
- Boulangerie Amaretti Stracciatella Soup | All items with labels that do not indicate the presence of soy
Recall Reason: The MAPAQ has recalled the pre-made meals from Amaretti as they do not properly list sesame and soy on the label, which can pose a serious risk to consumers allergic to those ingredients.
What You Need To Do: Per the Quebec ministry, anyone in possession of one of these products is advised not to consume it. They should either return it to the store where they purchased it or throw it away.
MAPAQ recall page
Duck Foie Gras
Duck foie gras.
MAPAQ
Recalled Foods:
- Foie Gras de Canard | Variable | All units that do not have the "keep refrigerated" information on the label
Recall Reason: The product label does not include the required "keep refrigerated" information for safe consumption.
What You Need To Do: People in possession of this product who have not kept it refrigerated at all times since purchase are advised not to consume it. They should return it to the store where it was purchased, or discard it. Even if the product in question does not show any signs of spoilage or suspect odours, its consumption may represent a health risk, the MAPAQ said.
MAPAQ recall page
BBQ Meatloaf
Prepared BBQ meatloaf recalled across Quebec.
MAPAQ
Recalled Foods:
- Pain de Viande BBQ Patate et Legumes | Variable | Best Before: January 14, 2024
Recall Reason: The food product has been recalled due to the possible presence of E. coli bacteria.
What You Need To Do: Any consumers in possession of the product are advised not to consume it, the MAPAQ said. They should return it to the establishment where they purchased it, or throw it away. Additionally, food contaminated by E. coli bacteria may not show any visible signs of spoilage or smell, but it can still make a person ill if eaten.
MAPAQ recall page
Cassoulet
The recalled cassoulet sold across Quebec.
MAPAQ
Recalled Foods:
- Cassoulet Fond Brun | 500 ml | All units that do not have the "keep refrigerated" information on the label
Recall Reason: According to the recall page, the product label does not include the required "Keep refrigerated" information for safe consumption.
What You Need To Do: Consumers in possession of this product who have not kept it refrigerated at all times since purchase are advised not to consume it, the MAPAQ said. They should return it to the store where it was purchased, or discard it. Even if the product in question does not show any signs of spoilage or suspect odours, its consumption may represent a health risk.
MAPAQ recall page
Spaghetti Sauce
Spaghetti sauce from Resto O Max in Quebec.
MAPAQ
Recalled Foods:
- Resto Bar O'Max Spaghetti Sauce | All formats | All units sold up until January 9, 2024
Recall Reason: The product label does not include the required "Keep refrigerated" information for safe consumption.
What You Need To Do: Per the MAPAQ, Canadian consumers in possession of this product who have not kept it refrigerated at all times since purchase are advised not to consume it. They should return it to the store where it was purchased, or discard it. Even if the product in question shows no signs of spoilage or suspect odours, its consumption may still represent a health risk.
MAPAQ recall page
Quaker brand Granola Bars & Cereals
Quaker Chewy chocolate chip granola bars.
Recalled Foods:
- Cap'n Crunch Treat Bars | 110 g
- Quaker Harvest Crunch Original Granola Cereal | 475 g
- Quaker Harvest Crunch Dark Chocolate Cranberry Almond Granola Cereal | 470 g
- Quaker Harvest Crunch Raisin Almond Granola Cereal | 510 g
- Quaker Harvest Crunch Light and Crisp Honey Nut Granola Cereal | 400 g
- Quaker Harvest Crunch Light & Crisp Raisin Almond Granola Cereal | 425 g
- Quaker Harvest Crunch Apple Crumble Granola Cereal | 470 g
- Quaker Harvest Crunch Original Granola Cereal | 1.8 kg
- Quaker Harvest Crunch Original Granola Cereal | 1.4 kg
- Quaker Harvest Crunch Canadian Maple Cereal | 475 g
- Quaker Harvest Crunch Cereal Light and Crisp Honey Nut Value Pack | 1.2 kg
- Quaker Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bars | 120 g
- Quaker Chewy S'mores Granola Bars | 120 g
- Quaker Chewy Rocky Road Granola Bars | 120 g
- Quaker Chewy Apple Fruit Crumble Granola Bars | 120 g
- Quaker Chewy Fruit Crumble Peach Granola Bars | 120 g
- Quaker Chewy Caramel Chocolate Granola Bars | 120 g
- Quaker Chewy Fruit Crumble Strawberry Granola Bars | 120 g
- Quaker Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bars | 960 g
- Quaker Chewy Smores's Granola Bars | 960 g
- Quaker Chewy Chocolatey Fun Granola Bars | 960 g
- Quaker Chewy Fruity Fun Granola Bars | 960 g
- Quaker Chewy Fruity Fun Granola Bars | 1.15 g
- Quaker Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bars | 36 bars x 26 g
- Quaker Dipps Caramel Nut Granola Bars | 156 g
- Quaker Dipps Chocolate Chip Granola Bars | 156 g
- Quaker Dipps Rainbow Chip Granola Bars | 150 g
- Quaker Dipps Chocolate Fudge Granola Bars | 150 g
- Quaker Dipps Peanut Butter Granola Bars | 156 g
- Quaker Dipps Cookies and Cream Granola Bars | 150 g
- Quaker Dipps Salted Butterscotch Crunch Granola Bars | 155 g
- Quaker Dipps Granola Bars Variety Pack | 935 g
- Quaker Dipps Granola Bars | 1.12 kg
- Quaker Yogurt Strawberry Granola Bars | 175 g
- Quaker Yogurt Vanilla Granola Bars | 175 g
- Quaker Yogurt Blueberry Granola Bars | 175 g
- Quaker Yogurt Variety Pack Strawberry, Blueberry, Vanilla Granola Bars | 1.05 kg
- Quaker Yogurt Variety Pack Granola Bars | 1.19 kg
Recall Reason: "The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace due to possible salmonella contamination," the CFIA said.
What You Need To Do: While there have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products, the CFIA shared common symptoms associated with salmonella contamination. "Food contaminated with salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick," the CFIA said.
Réserve Festive brand Strong Cider
The beer and cider aisle at a supermarket.
Recalled Foods:
- Réserve Festive Strong Cider | 750 ml | UPC: 8 41125 07557 9
Recall Reason: Réserve Festive brand Strong Cider was recalled due to possible bursting bottles, the CFIA indicated.
What You Need To Do: Per the CFIA, it's suggested that consumers do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product.
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