Bread sold at Costco, Metro and Food Basics recalled
More bread has been recalled over concerns related to “pieces of metal” related to the use of salt used to make the impacted products.
The recall notice last updated by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) on Nov. 5 indicates Compliments, Dempster’s, Harvest Gold, Pom and Sunshine brands have been impacted.
That recall notice lists the recalling firm as Bimbo Canada. Products involved in this recall were distributed in Ontario and Quebec.
A Metro spokesperson confirmed bread identified in the Bimbo Canada recall notice was sold at Metro and Food Basics stores in Ontario.
A Sobeys spokesperson said impacted bread has been removed from their store shelves and warehouses across the country.
“We continue to diligently follow all recall notices to ensure the safety of our customers,” the spokesperson for Sobeys said. “Food safety is our top priority, and our recall process was immediately enacted as soon as we were notified. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate our customers’ understanding as we take this precaution to prioritize their health and safety.”
This publication has not received a response about the Bimbo Canada bread recall from Loblaw.
Costco posted a recall notice on Nov. 7 for the various Dempster’s products sold at their stores impacted. Amazon also posted the recall notice on Nov. 7 for bread sold through their online platform.
“Bimbo Canada is voluntarily recalling certain bread products due to the potential presence of foreign material that could pose a food safety hazard,” the Costco recall notice reads. “This recall is in response to a recall initiated by Compass Minerals, the raw material supplier of salt used in the bread products.”
According to CFIA’s notice, the Bimbo Canada recall is linked to Sifto brand Hy-Grade salt recalled due to pieces of metal because the affected salt was used to make the recalled products.
The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation regarding the salt recall and related impacts. A recall notice for the salt was issued on Oct. 29.
“The affected products represent a significant volume of food grade salt which was distributed to various manufacturers and distributors in Ontario and impacts other large Canadian manufacturers,” the CFIA’s food investigation webpage states.
Previously, a recall notice had been issued by the CFIA on Nov. 1 for bread and buns related to a Wonder Brands Inc. recall. Products involved in this recall were distributed in Newfoundland and Labrador, Ontario and Quebec.
That recall notice included Country Harvest, Deli World, D’Italiano, Giant Value, Great Value, no name, President’s Choice and Wonder. Bread and buns involved in that recall notice were sold through Sobeys, FreshCo Foodland, Metro, Shoppers Drug Mart, Amazon, Real Canadian Superstore, No Frills and Zehrs.
Country Harvest, Deli World, D’Italiano, Giant Value, Great Value, no name, President’s Choice
A voluntary recall notice was also posted by Giant Tiger and Costco in relation to the Wonder Brands Inc. recall.
The CFIA’s food investigation relating to the Sifto brand Hy-Grade salt recall states the affected products represent a significant volume of food-grade salt distributed to various manufacturers and distributors in Ontario and impacts other large Canadian manufacturers.
Wonder Brands voluntarily recalls bread products sold at Giant Tiger.
The Wonder Brands recall notification was “not a consumer-level recall” and that the affected products were recalled “directly at the retail level and all affected product has been removed from sale.”
The investigation page reports some consumers may have purchased the recalled product prior to the retail recall. CFIA says any affected bread and bun products have been removed from sale.
The CFIA indicates there have been no reported complaints or injuries related to the consumption of these products.
CFIA say secondary recalls have been issued for various products that were made using the recalled salt.
The CFIA say they are working closely with Compass Minerals Canada Corp. and their various clients to verify recalled products have been effectively removed from the marketplace.
Check out the CFIA’s food investigation page to learn more. Visit the Government of Canada’s recall and safety alert page for more recall listings.
