The Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Health Canada have published several notifications about food recalls and warnings for items sold across the country, including some from popular brands that you may have in your fridge, freezer or pantry, like Quaker and Farm Boy.
The latest food recalls in Canada are due to salmonella, potential allergens and bottles that may burst.
If you think you've become sick from consuming a recalled product, the CFIA advises you to contact your healthcare provider. They also suggest checking your home to see if you have the affected items, and if you do, do not "consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute recalled products."
Here are the latest recalls you need to be aware of:
Various parfait and yogurt bowls
On January 12, a food recall warning was issued for various parfait and yogurt bowls sold nationally due to possible Salmonella contamination. The items were made with granola that was recalled by Quaker Canada on January 11, 2024.
The following items were sold at certain Loblaw banners and independent franchises in Western Canada with best before dates up to and including January 13, 2024.
- Dragon Fruit Parfait
- Mango Parfait
- Blueberry Yogurt Parfait with Almond Granola
- Honey Greek Yogurt Parfait with Berry and Almond Granola
- Greek Yogurt Parfait with Acai and Almond Granola
- Acai Mixed with Berry Parfait and Almond Granola
- Yogurt Parfait Strawberry, “Blueberrie” and Almond Granola
- Yogurt and Peach Parfait with Almond Granola
- Yogurt Raspberry Banana Parfait with Almond Granola
- Yogurt and Strawberries Parfait with Almond Granola
- Acai Blend, Kiwi, Strawberry Parfait and Almond Granola
The following items were sold at Metro stores in Ontario for all codes sold up to and including January 12, 2024:
- Mixed Berry Yogurt Parfait w/Almonds
- Mixed Berry Greek Yogurt Parfait w/Almonds
The following items were sold at certain Sobeys banners in Atlantic, Ontario, and Western Canada for all best before dates up to and including January 15, 2024:
- Yogurt Bowl Mx Berry
- Nutty Yogurt Berry
- Nutty Greek Yogurt Bowl
- Yogurt Bowl Plain With Granola
- Yogurt Bowl Stwbry
- Greek Yogurt Banana
- GRK Yog Bowl Mx Berry
- GRK Yog Bowl Stwbry
- Greek Yogurt Bowl Plain With Granola
- Yogurt Granola Fruit Cup
- Greek Yogurt Fruit Bowl
The following items were sold at certain Sobeys banners in Western Canada and wholesale accounts in Alberta for all best before dates up to and including January 15, 2024:
- Yogurt Bowl Banana
- Yogurt Bowl Mixed Berry
- Greek Yogurt Bowl Mixed Berry
The following items were sold at certain Sobeys banners in Quebec for all best before dates up to and including January 14, 2024.
- Parfait S/Bry Granola
- Parfait S/BryGran Sml
- Parfait Rasp Granola
- Parfait Mxd Bry Gran
- Parfait Rasp Granola
- Mxd Berry Gran Parf
"Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick," advises the recall. "Young children, pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems may contract serious and sometimes deadly infections. Healthy people may experience short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis."
Further information can be found on the recall listing.
Quaker brand granola bars and cereals and Cap'n Crunch brand Treat Bars
On January 11, a food recall warning was issued for Quaker brand granola bars and cereals and Cap'n Crunch brand Treat Bars sold nationally due to possible Salmonella contamination.
"Consumers should check their pantries for any of the products listed below and dispose of them," says Quaker Canada of the voluntary recall. "Do not consume the recalled products."
The affected items include:
- Cap’n Crunch Treat Bars – Berry Bar
- Quaker Harvest Crunch Original Granola Cereal
- Quaker Harvest Crunch Dark Chocolate Cranberry Almond Granola Cereal
- Quaker Harvest Crunch Raisin Almond Granola Cereal
- Quaker Harvest Crunch Light and Crisp Honey Nut Granola Cereal
- Quaker Harvest Crunch Light & Crisp Raisin Almond Granola Cereal
- Quaker Harvest Crunch Apple Crumble Granola Cereal
- Quaker Harvest Crunch Original Granola Cereal
- Quaker Harvest Crunch Canadian Maple Cereal
- Quaker Harvest Crunch Cereal Light and Crisp Honey Nut Value Pack
- Quaker Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bars
- Quaker Chewy S'mores Granola Bars
- Quaker Chewy Rocky Road Granola Bars
- Quaker Chewy Apple Fruit Crumble Granola Bars
- Quaker Chewy Fruit Crumble Peach Granola Bars
- Quaker Chewy Caramel Chocolate Granola Bars
- Quaker Chewy Fruit Crumble Strawberry Granola Bars
- Quaker Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bars
- Quaker Chewy Smore's Granola Bars
- Quaker Chewy Chocolatey Fun Granola Bars
- Quaker Chewy Fruity Fun Granola Bars
- Quaker Chewy Fruity Fun Granola Bars
- Quaker Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bars
- Quaker Dipps Caramel Nut Granola Bars
- Quaker Dipps Chocolate Chip Granola Bars
- Quaker Dipps Rainbow Chip Granola Bars
- Quaker Dipps Chocolate Fudge Granola Bars
- Quaker Dipps Peanut Butter Granola Bars
- Quaker Dipps Cookies and Cream Granola Bars
- Quaker Dipps Salted Butterscotch Crunch Granola Bars
- Quaker Dipps Granola Bars Variety Pack
- Quaker Dipps Granola Bars
- Quaker Yogurt Strawberry Granola Bars
- Quaker Yogurt Vanilla Granola Bars
- Quaker Yogurt Blueberry Granola Bars
- Quaker Yogurt Variety Pack – Strawberry, Blueberry, Vanilla Granola Bars
- Quaker Yogurt Variety Pack Granola Bars
Further information can be found on the recall listing.
Réserve Festive brand Strong Cider
On January 10, a warning was issued for Réserve Festive brand Strong Cider sold in Quebec due to possible bursting bottles.
Further information can be found on the recall listing.
Farm Boy's Vegan Gluten Free Margherita Pizza
Farm Boy's Vegan Gluten Free Margherita Pizza.
On January 9, a food recall warning was issued for Farm Boy's Vegan Gluten Free Margherita Pizza sold in Ontario due to undeclared milk which can cause serious and even life-threatening reactions for those with allergies or sensitivities.
Further information can be found on the recall listing.
Dalkoku brand Tonkotsu Ramen Noodles
Dalkoku brand Tonkotsu Ramen Noodles.
On January 5, a food recall warning was issued for Dalkoku brand Tonkotsu Ramen Noodles sold nationally due to improperly declared milk, which could be an allergen.
Further information can be found on the recall listing.
Chatman's Bakery brand Peanut Butter Balls and Date Squares
On December 20, a notification was issued for certain lots of Chatman's Bakery brand Peanut Butter Balls and Date Squares due to undeclared wheat and peanut, which could be an allergen.
Further information can be found on the recall listing.
To stay up to date on what Health Canada, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Transport Canada are warning Canadians about, more information on recalls, advisories and safety alerts can be found on the government website.
Stay safe, folks!
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