If you’re in Canada, now’s the time to do a sweep of your kitchen. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued several urgent food recalls that could affect items you regularly eat — from pasta and rice to frozen meals and snacks.
These products have been pulled off shelves due to serious safety risks, including undeclared allergens like milk and peanuts, potential listeria or salmonella contamination, and even foreign materials like wood and insects.
Whether you’re packing school lunches, meal-prepping for the week, or just grabbing something quick from the freezer, double-check your groceries — especially if you’ve recently shopped at big-name retailers like Walmart or Longo’s.
Let’s break down the eight recalled products, what’s wrong with them, where they were sold, and what you should do if they’re in your home.
Table of Contents
1. Plant-Based Butter Chicken Bites
Product:
- Plant Up Plant-Based Butter Chik’n Bites (288g)
- Best Before: May 9, 2026
Why It’s Recalled:
Contains undeclared milk, posing a risk to people with milk allergies or intolerances. One adverse reaction has already been reported. Sold across Canada.
Action: If you have this in your freezer, throw it out or return it to the store where it was purchased.
2. Shrimp Fried Rice
Product:
- Seoulmama Shrimp Fried Rice (600g)
- Best Before: October 20, 2026
Why It’s Recalled:
Another undeclared milk allergen alert. While no allergic reactions have been reported yet, this could pose a danger to people with sensitivities.
Action: Check your freezer, and discard or return the product if found.
3. Shredded Coconut
Product:
- Captain’s Choice Shredded Coconut (454g)
- Lot No.: GT0918003
Why It’s Recalled:
This product may be contaminated with salmonella, which can cause fever, stomach pain, nausea and diarrhea. Sold in Alberta, B.C., and Saskatchewan.
Action: Don’t eat it. Throw it out or return it immediately. Contact a doctor if you feel unwell.
4. Soups and Sauce
Affected Products:
- Thai Chicken Soups and Lime Crema under brands like Longo’s, Co-op Gold, and From Our Chefs
- Sold in various formats and sizes with best-before dates stretching into 2026
Why It’s Recalled:
Multiple varieties may contain pieces of wood. Though this recall is considered low-risk, it’s better to be safe than sorry.
Action: Check your fridge or freezer and discard or return any affected items.
5. Ham Sandwich
Product:
- Cuisine Fraîcheur Urbaine Black Forest Ham Sandwich (179g)
- Best Before: April 16, 2025
Why It’s Recalled:
May be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, which can be especially dangerous for pregnant people, seniors, and those with weakened immune systems.
Action: If you bought this in Quebec, get rid of it immediately or return it for a refund.
6. Pasta Products
Products:
- Fiorfiore Spaghetti (500g) – Best Before: July 2, 2026
- Fiorfiore Organic Linguine (500g) – Best Before: July 15, 2026
Why It’s Recalled:
These noodles may contain insects. Yes, really.
Action: These were sold nationwide. Check your pantry and do not eat any affected products. Toss them or return to the store.
7. Rice Crackers
Product:
- JHAÖQIA Taiwanese Style Rice Crackers – Egg Yolk Flavor (300g)
Why It’s Recalled:
Contains undeclared peanuts — a major allergen. One allergic reaction has already been reported. These were sold in Ontario.
Action: If you or anyone in your home has a peanut allergy, dispose of this product or take it back to the store.
8. Packaged Meats
Products:
- Marcangelo Carnitas (800g) – Best Before: March 26 to April 27, 2025
- M&M Food Market Brazilian Style Picanha Steaks (400g) – Lot Codes: 0595, 0625
Why It’s Recalled:
These products were pulled after fragments of wood were found inside. Sold across Canada.
Action: If you spot these in your freezer, don’t take the risk — toss them or return them.
Final Thoughts: What You Should Do Now
If you have any of the recalled products listed above, the CFIA urges you not to consume them. You can:
- Return them to the place of purchase
- Safely dispose of them
- Monitor your health if you suspect you’ve consumed a contaminated item
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