Canada, it’s time to check your pantries again — yet another round of food recalls has been issued, and this time, they’re affecting everything from pantry staples like tahini and canned tuna to sweet treats like chocolate.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has flagged multiple products for potential health risks, including salmonella contamination, undeclared allergens and even yeast contamination.
This comes just over a week after two other product recalls due to salmonella, including the recent egg recall and another alert that was linked to a serious outbreak with 61 confirmed illnesses and 17 hospitalizations.
Now, these latest food recalls in Canada are impacting several popular brands, including Metro’s house label Irresistibles, Little Gourmet Organic and No Sugar Company.
If you’ve stocked up on any of these items recently, it’s worth taking a second look at your recent grocery haul to make sure nothing in your kitchen has landed on the growing recall list.
Here’s everything you need to know about six of the latest food recalls in Canada.
D. Effe T. pastries
Recalled products:
- D. Effe T. Lemon Delight, 1180 g (1 box x 9 pieces)
- D. Effe T. Tartlet with Forest Fruits, 1170 g (1 box x 9 pieces)
Recall reason: Euro Harvest Wholesale Bakery and Importations Piu Che Dolci Inc. are recalling certain D. Effe T.-brand pastries due to possible salmonella contamination. These desserts were distributed in Ontario and may have been sold clerk-served or in smaller packages without a label identifying the brand or product name. If you’re not sure if the desserts you have are affected, you can call the store where you bought them to ask.
The CFIA warns that food contaminated with salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick, especially if you’re young, elderly, pregnant or have a weakened immune system. Symptoms can include fever, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
The recall was triggered as part of a CFIA investigation into the recent pastry recall and salmonella outbreak, with one reported illness potentially linked to these products. The agency notes that further lab testing is ongoing to confirm the connection.
Last updated: January 29, 2025
No Sugar Company chocolates
Recalled product: No Sugar Company Shellz Dark Chocolatey Peanut Crunch, 570 g
Recall reason: No Sugar Company Ltd. is recalling certain chocolate peanut butter treats because they contain milk that wasn’t properly declared on the label. The recalled product was distributed in New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Quebec. If you have a milk allergy or sensitivity, do not eat this product — it could cause a serious reaction. You can throw it out or return it to the store where you bought it.
Last updated: January 29, 2025
No Sugar Company recall notice
Century canned tuna
Recalled products:
- Century Light Tuna Flakes in Hot & Spicy Sauce, 180 g
- Century Flaked Light Tuna Hot & Spicy Style or Light Tuna Flakes Hot & Spicy Style, 180 g
- Century Tuna Value Pack – Flakes in Oil, Hot & Spicy, 4 x 180 g
Recall reason: AFOD Ltd., APO Products and Uno Foods Inc. are recalling various types of Century-brand canned because they contain undeclared wheat and gluten. This recall applies nationwide and affects people with wheat allergies, gluten-related disorders or celiac disease, as consuming these products could cause serious or life-threatening reactions.
This is an expansion of a previous recall issued on January 24, which now includes additional products. If you have this recalled tuna at home, check the label, and if you have an allergy or sensitivity to wheat or gluten, don’t eat it. You can throw it out or return it to the store where you bought it.
Last updated: January 28, 2025
Al-Watan tahini
Recalled product: Al-Watan Tahini, 18 kg
Recall reason: Naz’s Falafel House Inc., aka Mawasem Trading Inc., is recalling Al-Watan brand Tahini, sold in Ontario, due to possible salmonella contamination. The recall was triggered by the company, and no illnesses have been reported so far.
If you have this tahini at home, don’t eat it — throw it out or return it to the store where you bought it. The CFIA notes that while salmonella-contaminated food may not look or smell spoiled, it can still cause illness. Symptoms include fever, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, with more severe risks for young children, pregnant people, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems.
Last updated: January 27, 2025
Little Gourmet Organic oat bars
Recalled products:
- Little Gourmet Organic Fruit & Veggie Oat Bars Strawberry Carrot, 5 x 18 g
- Little Gourmet Organic Fruit & Veggie Oat Bars Blueberry Beet Spinach, 5 x 18 g
Recall reason: Baby Gourmet Foods Inc. is recalling certain Little Gourmet Organic brand Fruit & Veggie Oat Bars due to the presence of yeast, which may affect product quality. The recall applies to products distributed nationally. While this issue is not considered harmful, the presence of yeast can lead to spoilage, affecting taste and texture. If you have these bars at home, you may want to check for signs of spoilage and consider returning them to the store or throwing them out.
Last updated: January 24, 2025
Little Gourmet Organic recall notice
Irresistibles chocolate flutes
Recalled product: Irresistibles Chocolate Flavour Flutes, 150 g
Recall reason: Metro Brands is recalling a batch of Irresistibles brand Chocolate Flavour Flutes because they contain undeclared peanuts. The recalled product was sold in Ontario and Quebec. If you have a peanut allergy, do not eat this — it could cause a serious or life-threatening reaction. You can throw it out or return it to the store where you bought it.
Last updated: January 27, 2025
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