8 of the latest food recalls in Canada include meat, soup, pastries & hot sauce
Food recalls in Canada just keep coming — and the latest list is packed with items you might have at home.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has posted a bunch of new alerts about
products recalled across the country, and it’s a pretty wild mix. We’re talking plant-based butter, frozen soup, prepared meats and even pastries like croissants.
Some are being pulled because of
salmonella contamination or undeclared allergens, while others are flagged for containing bits of wood — yep, really.
From big-name brands like Campbell’s soup to specialty items like UMYUM plant-based, these CFIA recalls cover a wide range of products that have been sold and marketed across Canada. Whether you’re into meat-based meals or dairy-free alternatives, it’s worth scanning your kitchen for any of these products before your next snack or dinner.
We’ve rounded up eight of the
latest food recalls in Canada — including all the key details on what’s being pulled, why it’s happening and what to do if you’ve already bought one of these items.
Pork carnitas
Lil’ Juan’s Mexican Style Pork Carnitas, 400 g.
Voilà
Recalled products:
- Lil’ Juan’s Mexican Style Pork Carnitas, 400 g — best before June 24 and 25, 2025
- Lucia’s Mexican Style Pork Carnitas, 1 kg — best before April 24, April 25, July 2 and July 6, 2025
Recall reason: The Meat Factory Limited is recalling two brands of prepared pork dishes because they may contain pieces of wood. These products were sold in Alberta, B.C. and Ontario, and the recall was triggered by a report from the company. This is a Class 3 recall, which means the risk is relatively low, but it’s still smart to avoid eating these if you’ve got them at home. The CFIA says not to use, sell or serve the affected products but instead to throw them out or return them to the store where you bought them.
Published/updated: May 1, 2025
Lil’ Juan’s & Lucia’s recall notice
Chicken meatballs
Le Chef et Moi Chicken Meatballs in Marinara Sauce, 380 g.
Voilà
Recalled product: Le Chef et Moi Chicken Meatballs in Marinara Sauce, 380 g — best before September 9, 2025
Recall reason: Industrie Gastronomique Cascajares (IGC) Inc. is recalling one lot of these meatballs due to undeclared milk. The product, sold in Quebec, could pose a serious health risk to anyone with a milk allergy or intolerance. This is a Class 2 recall, meaning the risk is moderate. If you or someone in your household avoids dairy, be sure to check your fridge and toss or return any affected packages.
Published/updated: April 30, 2025
Hot sauce
Marie Sharp’s Original Garlic Habanero Pepper Sauce, 148 ml.
Zehr’s
Recalled product: Marie Sharp’s Original Garlic Habanero Pepper Sauce, 148 ml — best before December 11, 2027
Recall reason: Marie Sharp’s Canada Inc. is recalling one lot of this hot sauce due to possible spoilage. The affected lot was sold across Canada and may not be safe to consume, even if it looks or smells fine. This is a Class 3 recall, which means the health risk is considered low — but it’s still best to play it safe. If you have this hot sauce at home, check the label and get rid of it if it matches the recall info.
Published/updated: April 29, 2025
Frozen soup
Recalled products:
- Campbell’s Verve Wicked Thai Style Soup with Chicken (frozen), 4 x 1.81 kg — best before October 24, 2026
- Campbell’s Verve Wicked Thai Style Soup with Chicken (frozen), Outer: 4 x 1.81 kg / Inner: 1.81 kg — best before October 24, 2026
- Campbell’s Spicy Chicken Nacho Soup (frozen), 4 x 1.81 kg — best before November 3, 2026
Recall reason: Campbell Company of Canada has recalled several frozen soups under its Campbell’s and Campbell’s Verve labels because they may contain pieces of wood. These products were sold nationwide and were intended for both retail and food service use, so it could have been sold by weight or in other container sizes at local stores. If you’ve got any in your freezer, check the codes and toss them if they match.
Published/updated: April 28, 2025
Plant-based butter
UMYUM Classic Plantbased Cashew Butter, 200 g
UMYUM
Recalled products:
- UMYUM Garlic Plantbased Cashew Butter, 200 g — best before August 7, 2025
- UMYUM Truffle Plantbased Cashew Butter, 200 g — best before August 7, 2025
- UMYUM Classic Plantbased Cashew Butter, 200 g — best before August 7, 2025
Recall reason: Umyum Food Inc. is recalling certain lots of its plant-based butter due to potential salmonella contamination. The affected products — including garlic, truffle and classic flavours — were stocked at warehouses in B.C. and Ontario. As this recall was issued at the warehouse level only, the affected lots should have been pulled from the marketplace before reaching store shelves, but the CFIA is still sharing the notice with consumers for transparency.
Salmonella can cause serious illness, especially in young kids, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms usually include fever, stomach cramps and diarrhea.
Published/updated: April 25, 2025
Croissants
Recalled product: Fairway Market Croissants, 300 g
Recall reason: Fairway Market is recalling its house-brand croissants sold in B.C. because they may contain egg that isn’t listed on the label. This could pose a serious risk to anyone with an egg allergy. The recall affects all product codes where egg is undeclared. If you or someone in your household avoids eggs, check your packaging closely and get rid of any matching items. The CFIA advises against eating, selling or serving the affected croissants.
Published/updated: April 24, 2025
Popsicle tubes
Binggrae Power Cap, Watermelon Flavored Ice Tube, 6 x 130 ml.
Panda Foods
Recalled products: Binggrae Power Cap, Watermelon Flavored Ice Tube, 6 x 130 (780) ml — lot codes 2023.09.04 -2025.09.03F1
Recall reason: Seasia Foods Ltd. is recalling these popsicle tubes due to undeclared milk. The frozen treat, sold in Alberta, B.C., Ontario and possibly other regions, could be dangerous for people with a milk allergy or intolerance. This is a Class 2 recall, meaning the health risk is considered moderate. If you’re avoiding dairy, check your freezer and steer clear of any packages with the affected date codes. Don’t eat them — just toss or return them.
Published/updated: April 24, 2025
Pastries
Various Sweet Cream/D. Effe T. pastries.
Public Health Agency of Canada
Recalled products:
- Sweet Cream or D. Effe T.-brand “Apollini Mignon” or “Mini Lobster Tail”
- Sweet Cream or D. Effe T.-brand “Apollo K2” or “Big Lobster Tail”
- Sweet Cream or D. Effe T.-brand “Sfogliata Napoli” or “Big Sfoglia Napoli”
- Sweet Cream or D. Effe T.-brand “Mini Sfogliatella” or “Mini Sfogliatelle”
- Sweet Cream or D. Effe T.-brand “Mini Sfogliatella Cioccolato” or “Mini Chocolate Sfogliatele”
Recall reason: Importations Piu Che Dolci Inc. is recalling several frozen pastries sold under its labels Sweet Cream and D. Effe T. due to possible salmonella contamination. While the CFIA hasn’t confirmed a link, these are the same brands involved in a salmonella outbreak earlier this year that sickened 79 Canadians, 24 of whom required hospitalization.
These treats were sold in Alberta, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Quebec — and possibly beyond — with one illness already linked to this particular recall. The affected pastries may have been served at catered events and at bakery counters without a clear label. If you’re not sure about something in your freezer, it’s safest to call the store or throw it out. Salmonella symptoms can include fever, nausea, stomach cramps and diarrhea.
Published/updated: April 19, 2025
Sweet Cream & D. Effe T. recall notice
Editor’s note: This article has been updated to clarify that the UMYUM recall was issued at the warehouse level only.
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