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recalled items in canada

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recalled several food items across Canada that could pose a serious health and safety risk to Canadian consumers. The recalls have been issued for reasons including microbial contamination, the presence of metal and wood, and undeclared ingredients.

The recalled foods have been sold nationwide, a few of which were distributed at several Loblaw banner stores including Provigo, Superstore, Fortinos and Your Independent Grocer.

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Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) are currently recalling 30 cheese products from brands such as FreshFun Fantastic and Le Fromage au Village. The class one recall was flagged on February 14, 2023, and was triggered by the company.

The affected products, which were sold in Quebec and Ontario, are being "recalled from the marketplace due to possible Listeria contamination," Health Canada said. The recalled items may have been sold by various retailers, clerk-served or in smaller packages.

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Health Canada has recalled several household items that have been sold across the country, many of which are due to fire and injury hazards that pose a serious risk to the health and safety of Canadian consumers.

The federal health department is urging those to verify if they are in possession of any of the affected products, if so, it's recommended to immediately stop using the recalled items, and in some cases, return to the point of purchase for an exchange or a full refund.

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On October 26, the brand Clorox announced a recall of millions of Pine-Sol scented multi-surface cleaners, namely the "Lavender Clean," "Lemon Fresh" and "Mandarin Sunrise" scents. Approximately 7.6 million units were sold in Canada from January 2021 to September 2022.

According to a press release, the recalled products may contain Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a bacteria that Clorox says is found widely in soil and water.

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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CIFA) is issuing another recall across Canada for some Similac baby formula products due to potential contamination, and the recalled items have been sold nationwide.

On February 18, Abbott brand powdered infant formula products sold across the country have been flagged and recalled by the CIFA as there is the possibility of Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella contamination.

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