ONTARIO — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued multiple food recall notices this week, urging Ontario residents to carefully check their kitchens and pantries for affected products sold at major grocery and retail chains across the province.
The recalls involve a range of commonly purchased items, including baby food, frozen snacks, nut-based beverages, baked goods, and products linked to ongoing E. coli and salmonella outbreaks.
Recalled Products of Concern Include:
Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits (Baby Food)
- Issue: Possible presence of soft plastic and paper
- Sold at: Amazon, Metro, Food Basics, Sobeys, Foodland, FreshCo, IGA, Safeway, Thrifty Foods
- Action: Do not consume; return or discard immediately
Pillsbury Pizza Pops
- Issue: Possible E. coli O26 contamination
- Sold at: Costco, Walmart, Metro, Giant Tiger, Food Basics, Sobeys, Foodland, FreshCo, Amazon and other retailers
- Impact: 29 Canadians confirmed ill; seven hospitalized
- Action: Do not eat; return or discard
Policom Mand’or Almond, Hazelnut and Pistachio Drink
- Issue: Undeclared milk (serious allergy risk)
- Sold in: Ontario
- Action: Do not consume or distribute
Piaceri Mediterranei Pandoro Cakes
- Issue: Presence of Teflon fragments
- Sold in: Ontario, Alberta, Quebec
- Action: Check product codes; discard affected items
Ongoing Foodborne Illness Outbreaks
- Pistachio-linked Salmonella:
- 155 illnesses and 24 hospitalizations nationwide
- Products distributed across Ontario, including Brampton and the GTA
- Canada has temporarily banned pistachio imports from Iran
- Pet Food and Treats Salmonella Outbreak:
- 32 Canadians sick, eight hospitalized across multiple provinces
What Consumers Should Do
- Check product labels, UPCs, and best-before dates carefully
- Do not consume recalled items, even if they appear safe
- Return affected products to the place of purchase or dispose of them safely
- Monitor symptoms and seek medical advice if illness is suspected
Consumers can report food safety concerns directly to the CFIA through its online reporting system. Updated recall information is available on the CFIA and Health Canada websites.
Public health officials remind residents that food recalls are issued to prevent illness and encourage immediate action to reduce risk.