So many foods are being recalled in Canada due to salmonella, listeria, glass shards & more

Pistachios

Recalled product: Habibi Pistachio Kernel, 10 kg — lot code 344.24IR41 B.B JAN 2027

Recall reason: Green Farm Pistachio Inc. is recalling a batch of Habibi-brand pistachio kernels that were sold in Quebec due to potential salmonella contamination. This recall is part of a wider investigation into the active salmonella outbreak in Canada linked to contaminated pistachios.

According to the CFIA, food contaminated with salmonella may not show signs of spoilage but can still cause serious illness. Symptoms include fever, nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps and diarrhea. Consumers should avoid eating the recalled pistachios and either return them to the store or throw them out.

Published/updated: August 22, 2025

Habibi recall notice

Pastries

Recalled products:

• Alkadour Sweets Pistachio Baklava, 5 or 12 pieces — sold at Alkadour Sweets locations in Ottawa up to and including June 10, 2025
• Alkadour Sweets Pistachio Butter Cookies, 12 pieces — sold at Alkadour Sweets locations in Ottawa up to and including June 10, 2025
• Baklava, 300 g — sold at Mr. Kaak in Ottawa up to and including August 8, 2025
• Baklava, 600 g — sold at Mr. Kaak in Ottawa up to and including August 8, 2025
• Pistachio Paklava, variable size (clerk-served) — sold at Kamo Bakery in Vancouver from April 7 to August 11, 2025, inclusive

Recall reason: Several pistachio-based sweet treats are being recalled in B.C. and Ontario due to possible salmonella contamination. The recall, triggered by CFIA findings, includes products sold at various Alkadour Sweets locations and Mr. Kaak in Ottawa as well as at Kamo Bakery in Vancouver. It's also linked to the ongoing national outbreak investigation tied to contaminated pistachios.

Salmonella can cause serious illness, especially in young kids, pregnant people, seniors and those with weakened immune systems. If you have any of the affected treats at home, throw them out or return them to the store where you got them.

Published/updated: August 22, 2025

Pistachio pastry recall notice

Gochujang

Recalled product: Daesang Gochujang (Spicy Red Pepper Paste), 500 g — lot code 2025.10.29

Recall reason: Pan Asia Food Co. is recalling a batch of Daesang-brand gochujang sold in Ontario, Quebec and Manitoba because it contains undeclared wheat. This could be dangerous for people with a wheat allergy, celiac disease or other gluten-related disorders.

The recall was triggered by a consumer complaint, with one allergic reaction reported. If you're sensitive to gluten or wheat, check your pantry and avoid this product. Any affected containers should be thrown out or returned to the store.

Published/updated: August 21, 2025

Daesang recall notice

(More) pistachios

Recalled products:

• Pistachio Kernels, variable size — item code 12
• Pistachio Kernels, variable size (sold in bulk)

Recall reason: KubulVan Food is recalling bulk pistachio kernels stocked at its store in Surrey, B.C., due to potential salmonella contamination. This is yet another recall connected to the ongoing national salmonella outbreak investigation.

According to the CFIA, salmonella can cause serious illness, especially in young children, seniors, pregnant people and those with weakened immune systems. If you've purchased bulk pistachios from KabulVan Supermarket anytime from March 31 to August 13, 2025, don't eat them — return them or throw them out.

Published/updated: August 20, 2025

KubulVan Food recall notice

Cream cheese

Recalled product: Lactantia Original Cream Cheese, 250 g — best before 2025 AU 21

Recall reason: Lactalis Ingredients has issued a recall for one batch of Lactantia-brand cream cheese due to complaints of "off odour and off taste." While this is a quality issue rather than a harmful contaminant, the CFIA says it shouldn't be eaten or served. The affected product was stocked in Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, P.E.I., Quebec and Saskatchewan.

Published/updated: August 20, 2025

Lactantia recall notice

Mushrooms

Recalled product: Gangrongtai Enoki Mushroom, ~200 g — lot code 2025/09/20

Recall reason: Goldenway Import & Export is recalling a batch of these enoki mushrooms due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. These mushrooms were sold in Alberta, B.C., Manitoba and Ontario, although the CFIA notes it's possible they made it to other provinces and territories. The brand name Gangrongtai is marked on the bag in Chinese characters only.

Listeria can cause serious illness, especially in pregnant people, older adults and those with weakened immune systems. The CFIA says food contaminated with listeria can still be dangerous even if it doesn't look or smell spoiled. No illnesses have been reported so far, but if you have this product at home, you should throw it out or return it to the store.

Published/updated: August 19, 2025

Gangrongtai recall notice

Whisky

Recalled product: Crown Royal Reserve Canadian Whisky - Aged 12 Years, 750 mL — lot code 5199

Recall reason: A batch of this iconic Canadian whisky is being recalled by Diageo Canada due to the potential presence of glass fragments. The affected whisky was stocked in Alberta, B.C., Ontario and Newfoundland and Labrador. If you have this bottle at home, check the lot code to ensure it's not one from the affected batch.

Published/updated: August 19, 2025

Crown Royal recall notice

Cider

Recalled product: Solstice Ciderworks Strawberry Rhubarb Cider, 335 ml — CUP code 0 684417 837567

Recall reason: Solstice Ciderworks is recalling its Strawberry Rhubarb Cider due to undeclared sulphites. The cider was stocked in Yukon and could cause serious reactions in people who are allergic or sensitive to sulphites. Check your fridge and either return the cider to the place of purchase or throw it out.

Published/updated: August 11, 2025

Solstice Ciderworks recall notice

Cheese

Recalled product: Annapolis Fine Cheese Valley Gold Artisanal Firm Ripened Cheese, 162 g — best before 25 NO 19

Recall reason: Annapolis Fine Cheese is recalling a batch of this artisanal cheese due to possible contamination with Staphylococcus aureus. The affected product was stocked in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. According to Health Canada, staph toxins can cause food poisoning symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps and diarrhea, and are not destroyed by normal cooking or pasteurization. If you have this cheese at home, do not eat it — return it to the store or throw it out.

Published/updated: July 30, 2025

Annapolis Fine Cheese recall notice