Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency have recently issued several notifications about food recalls and warnings for foods sold in Canada and you'll want to check to see if you have them in your home.
The latest food recalls in Canada are due to salmonella, undeclared allergens, metal, plastic and other reasons according to the CFIA.
If you suspect you've fallen ill due to any foods involved in these recalls, the government advises getting in touch with a medical professional.
Pepperoni Smoked Sausage Sticks Original
On April 3, a notification was issued for Freybe brand Pepperoni Smoked Sausage Sticks Original sold in Alberta, B.C., Manitoba and Saskatchewan due to pieces of metal.
Find out more information here.
Morning Glory Muffins
On March 28, a food recall warning was issued for Lakeview Gluten-Free Bakery brand Morning Glory Muffins sold in Alberta due to undeclared egg.
Find out more information here.
Classic Hummus
On March 28, a notification was issued for Adonis brand Classic Hummus sold in Ontario and Quebec due to yeast.
Find out more information here.
Beef Biltong
Beef Biltong.
On March 28, a food recall warning was issued for Eat Sum More brand Beef Biltong - Original sold in Ontario and in online due to possible Salmonella contamination.
"Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick," warns the CFIA. "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."
Find out more information here.
Chicken Pot Pie
On March 21, a notification was issued for Chef Corey's brand Chicken Pot Pie sold in Ontario due to undeclared milk.
Find out more information here.
Ground meat
On March 21, a notification was issued for Canada 653 brand ground meat sold in Yukon and B.C. due to pieces of plastic.
Find out more information here.
Soya Chaap Masala
On March 15, a notification was issued for Indian Heritage brand of Soya Chaap Masala sold in B.C. and Ontario due to undeclared soy, gluten and wheat.
Find out more information here.
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