Federal regulators have issued a series of new food and consumer product recalls affecting items sold across Canada through major retailers, including Costco, Amazon, No Frills, Loblaws and Real Canadian Superstore.
The latest notices were released by Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and involve risks ranging from bacterial contamination to chemical hazards and choking concerns.
Among the food recalls, CFIA warned that No Name brand beef burgers distributed nationally may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The agency said contaminated food may not appear spoiled but can cause severe illness, particularly in vulnerable populations.
Several pistachio-containing chocolate products from Peace by Chocolate were also voluntarily recalled due to a potential salmonella risk. The recall follows an alert issued by pistachio supplier Tootsi Impex Inc., after a food safety concern was identified post-distribution. Some of the recalled products were sold through Costco.ca.
Health Canada issued multiple consumer product recalls, including Lake of the Woods Sunrise Soap Co.’s Shades of Grey bars of soap and The Paris Apothecary’s Aristocrat beard oil and balm. Testing found these products contained methyl eugenol above permitted levels. The substance is restricted due to its potential carcinogenic risk.
Another Health Canada recall affects one lot of Lunaire Nouvelle Lune dried cannabis produced by Great White North Growers Inc., after arsenic levels exceeding acceptable limits were detected. Arsenic exposure is associated with increased cancer risk and damage to multiple organ systems.
A baby stroller sold on Amazon under the INFANS brand was also recalled after Health Canada determined it did not meet Canadian safety regulations. The stroller’s grab bar contains foam that may release small parts, posing a choking hazard.
The recalls come amid ongoing foodborne illness outbreaks. CFIA confirmed that 23 Canadians have fallen ill and five have been hospitalized in an E. coli outbreak linked to recalled Pillsbury Pizza Pops sold at multiple grocery chains nationwide. Separate salmonella outbreaks tied to pistachios and pet food products have sickened more than 180 people across Canada.
Health Canada and CFIA urge consumers to check recall notices regularly, stop using affected products immediately, and follow reporting instructions if they experience illness or safety issues.