8 new food recalls were issued in Canada and some are linked to a huge salmonella outbreak

Anchovies

Recalled product: Vicente Marino Anchovy Fillets in Olive Oil, 80 g / 42 g — lot code 24171, expiry 12/2025

Recall reason: Pcan Inc., doing business as Cucina Fine Foods, is recalling a batch of Vicente Marino-brand anchovy fillets due to high levels of histamine. This chemical can develop in fish when it's improperly stored and may cause symptoms like itching, rash, headache, dizziness or a burning sensation in the mouth. The product was sold in Alberta, B.C., Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec and Saskatchewan, and has already been linked to reported reactions. If you have this anchovy product at home, don't eat it — throw it out or return it to the store.

Published/updated: July 3, 2025

Vicente Marino recall notice

Non-alcoholic drinks

Recalled products:

• Ceder's Classic Distilled Non-Alcoholic, 500 ml — lot codes L4081B2, L4225B2, L3320B2 and L4282B2
• Ceder's Crisp Distilled Non-Alcoholic Spirit, 500 ml — lot codes L4080B2, L4135B2, L4278B2 and L5020B2
• Ceder's Wild Distilled Non-Alcoholic, 500 ml — lot codes L4282B2, L4222B2, L4079B2 and L4281B2
• Ceder's Rose Distilled Non-Alcoholic, 500 ml — lot codes L4032B2, L4221B2, L4276B2, L4135B2 and L4277B2

Recall reason: Dovetail Collections is recalling several varieties of Ceder's-brand non-alcoholic beverages due to the presence of mould. While this type of contamination is generally linked to quality and spoilage rather than serious health risks, the affected drinks should not be consumed. These products were stocked nationally and are being pulled from distribution. Retailers are advised to check for the listed lot codes and remove any recalled bottles from inventory.

Published/updated: July 7, 2025

Ceder's recall notice

Protein powder

Recalled product: Vega Organic Protein + Supergreens Vanilla Flavoured Drink, 2 kg — lot codes: LOT 2025-08720N BB: 2027/AL/25; LOT 2025-08721N BB: 2027/MA/01; LOT 2025-09124N BB: 2026/AU/22; LOT 2025-09127N BB: 2026/AU/22

Recall reason: Sequel Naturals is recalling several batches of this Vega-brand plant-based protein powder due to the possible presence of plastic pieces in certain lots. The recall applies to the 2-kilogram size sold at Costco (and potentially other retailers). The affected product was sold in Alberta, B.C., Ontario and Quebec, as well as online. If you have one of the recalled drink mixes, don't use it — you can return it to the place of purchase or toss it out.

Published/updated: July 9, 2025

Vega recall notice

Shrimp

Recalled product: Sea Horse Easy Peel Shrimp, 908 g — best before 17/02/2026

Recall reason: Soline Trading is recalling a batch of Sea Horse brand frozen shrimp due to undeclared sulphites, which can cause serious or even life-threatening reactions in people with sensitivities. The recalled shrimp was sold in Quebec and is being pulled following test results from the CFIA. So far, no allergic reactions have been reported, but if you have a sulphite allergy or intolerance, do not eat this shrimp — check your freezer and either return the product or throw it out.

Published/updated: July 12, 2025

Sea Horse recall notice

Salami

Recalled product: Rea Soppressata Salami Sweet, variable size — lot code 5050 224

Recall reason: Marini Foods is recalling this variety of Rea brand salami due to possible salmonella contamination. This deli meat, which was sold in Alberta, Ontario and Quebec, is part of an ongoing salmonella outbreak currently being tracked by the Public Health Agency of Canada. This recall comes about a month after the first salami recall in the investigation, and just a few days later, it was followed up by another, much larger salami recall (which you can read about below).

The CFIA warns that even if a product contaminated with salmonella looks or smells fine, it can still make you sick. Symptoms of salmonella poisoning include fever, cramps, diarrhea and nausea, with more serious complications possible in vulnerable individuals.

Published/updated: July 14, 2025

Rea recall notice

Sausages & hamburgers

Recalled products:

• Pavao's Pork & Chicken Sausage (Alheiras), variable size (~0.540 lb) — all best before dates up to and including 25.OC.07
• Pavao's Texas Hamburger 6OZ, 4.59 kg — all best before dates up to and including 26.JL.10
• Pavao's Texas Hamburger 6OZ, 1.36 kg — all best before dates up to and including 26.JL.10

Recall reason: Pavao's Meats & Deli is recalling two of its meat products due to undeclared milk and soy. These allergens can trigger serious reactions in people who are sensitive or allergic, including symptoms like hives, digestive issues or even anaphylaxis. The affected items were stocked in Ontario and should be avoided by anyone with milk or soy allergies. If you have any of these in your fridge or freezer, check the best-before date to see if your lot is affected.

Published/updated: July 18, 2025

Pavao's recall notice

More salami

Recalled products:

• Bona brand: Calabrese Salami Hot, Hot Sopressata Salami, Soppressata Salami Sweet
• Cosmo's Smoked Meats brand: Calabrese Salami Hot, Soppressata Salami Sweet, Sausage Cacciatore Sweet, Sausage Cacciatore Hot
• Imperial Meats brand: Calabrese Salami Hot, Sausage Cacciatore Hot, Sausage Cacciatore Sweet, Soppressata Salami Sweet
• Longo's brand: Hot Cacciatore, Mild Cacciatore
• Luc's European Meats Cheese & Eats brand: Sausage Cacciatore Hot, Sausage Cacciatore Sweet
• Marini Salumi brand: Calabrese Salami Hot, Casalingo Salami Hot, Sausage Cacciatore Hot, Casalingo Salami Sweet, Sausage Cacciatore Mild, Soppressata Salami Mild
• Naturissimo brand: Cacciatore Hot, Cacciatore Mild, Natural Salametti Salami Mild, Natural Salametti Salami Hot
• P & E Foods brand: Calabrese Salami Hot, Casalingo Salami Hot, Casalingo Salami Sweet, Soppressata Salami Sweet
• Rea brand: Calabrese Salami Hot, Casalingo Salami Hot, Casalingo Salami Sweet, Genoa Salami Hot, Genoa Salami Sweet, Sausage Cacciatore Hot, Sausage Cacciatore Long Hot, Sausage Cacciatore Long Hot Fennel, Sausage Cacciatore Long Mild, Sausage Cacciatore Long Mild Fennel, Sausage Cacciatore Sweet, Sausage with Liver Cacciatore, Calabrese Salami Hot, Soppressata Salami Sweet, Soppressata Salami Sweet
• Speziale Fine Foods brand: Sausage Cacciatore Hot, Sausage Cacciatore Mild, Soppressata Salami Mild, Calabrese Salami Hot, Casalingo Salami Sweet, Casalingo Salami Hot
• Superior Meats brand: Hot Calabrese Salami, Sausage Cacciatore Hot, Sausage Cacciatore Mild, Mild Soppressata Salami
• T.J. Meats brand: Calabrese Salami Hot, Sausage Cacciatore Hot, Casalingo Salami Sweet, Sausage Cacciatore Mild, Soppressata Salami Mild
• Vince's Cured Meats Corp. brand: Casalingo Salami Sweet, Casalingo Salami Hot, Calabrese Salami Hot, Soppressata Salami Sweet, Sausage Cacciatore Hot, Sausage Cacciatore Sweet

Recall reason: In the the third recall associated with the ongoing salmonella outbreak, Marini Foods is recalling a massive list of salami and cacciatore products from 13 different brands.

This is the latest — and largest — update linked to the national outbreak being tracked by the Public Health Agency of Canada. With this recall, the list of affected products has ballooned from 4 items to 71, with distribution now expanded to include B.C. and Saskatchewan on top of the original provinces (Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec).

These meats were stocked at grocery stores, delis and restaurants, and may not show any signs of being unsafe. To see exactly which lots are affected, check the full list in the CFIA recall notice below.

Published/updated: July 18, 2025

Salami recall notice

Cheese

Recalled product: Natural Pastures Cheese Company Mount Becher Buffalo Medium Cheese, variable size — batch # 854 179

Recall reason: Natural Pastures Cheese Company is recalling a batch of this buffalo cheese due to possible listeria contamination. This update adds another batch to the list after an earlier recall involving the same brand and product for the same reason a few weeks ago.

The affected cheese was stocked in B.C. and Ontario, and it may not show any signs of being spoiled. Listeria can lead to serious illness, especially for pregnant people, older adults and those with weakened immune systems. If you have this cheese at home, don't eat it — check the batch number, then toss it or return it.

Published/updated: July 21, 2025

Natural Pastures Cheese Company recall notice