From pastries and plant-based products, several foods have recently been recalled in Quebec due to potential health risks.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Quebec’s Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) have flagged products for issues ranging from E. coli contamination and undeclared allergens to pieces of bone and improper packaging.
Here’s a roundup of the latest food recalls that could affect Quebec consumers:
Hellmann’s Classic Burger Sauce
Recalled product: Hellmann’s Classic Burger Sauce, 325 mL — Lot code 20250903GF
Reason for recall: Bloating and spoilage issues indicating potential bacterial activity.
Distribution: Sold nationally, including Quebec.
Action: Do not consume. Return to place of purchase or discard.
Published/updated: May 15, 2025
Marinated eggplant
Recalled product: Spicy Marinated Eggplant, 750 mL — sold under the label “ÉBÈNE”
Recall reason: The product may support the growth of Clostridium botulinum, the bacteria that produces botulism toxin. It was not prepared or packaged in a way that ensures its safety for consumption.
Distribution: Sold at Moabi Gourmet, 551 Jeanne-d’Arc Avenue, Montreal, until the end of December 2024. The product was stored at room temperature in a glass jar with a metal lid.
Action: Do not consume. Return to the place of purchase or throw it out.
Published/updated: May 27, 2025
T&T prepared foods
Recalled products:
- Cold Taro Cake
- Cold Turnip Cake
- Unagi Don Froid
(All sold refrigerated in plastic trays or bowls)
Recall reason: These items may contain undeclared allergens including wheat, soy, milk, eggs, barley (gluten), and potentially nuts, sulphites, shellfish, peanuts, fish, and mustard. The issue affects all lots without proper allergen labelling. These undeclared ingredients could trigger serious reactions in those with allergies or celiac disease.
Distribution: Sold at T&T Supermarket locations in Brossard (9750 Leduc Blvd) and Montreal (300 Sainte-Croix Avenue).
Action: People with food allergies or gluten-related conditions should not consume these products. Return them to the store or throw them out.
Published/updated: May 22, 2025
Plant-based chicken
Recalled product: Plant-Based Chicken — unit size, all lots without sesame listed on the label
Recall reason: Oplante, a food business located on Saint-Denis Street in Montreal, is recalling its frozen plant-based chicken due to undeclared sesame. While other allergens were listed, sesame was not, which could pose serious risks to those with sesame allergies.
Distribution: Sold exclusively at Oplante (2115 Saint-Denis, Montreal) in clear plastic bags, frozen.
Action: Anyone with a sesame allergy should not eat this product. Return it to the store or safely discard it.
Published/updated: June 4, 2025
Olymel chicken
Recalled product: Olymel Cooked Diced Chicken 1/2 in, 4 kg (packed between February 3 and April 30, 2025)
Recall reason: Olymel is recalling a batch of its cooked diced chicken due to the possible presence of bone fragments. While this is a Class 3 recall (lower risk), the Canadian Food Inspection Agency recommends not using or serving the affected product.
Distribution: Sold in Quebec, primarily to hotels, restaurants, and institutions
Action: Do not consume. Return to the place of purchase or discard.
Published/updated: May 27, 2025
Thyme
Recalled product: Fruit Dôme Thyme, 500 g — Lot 127
Recall reason: Fruit Dôme Inc. is recalling a batch of thyme due to contamination with pathogenic E. coli. This is a Class 1 recall, which is the most serious type, as E. coli can cause severe illness. The CFIA advises against consuming, selling, or distributing the affected product.
Distribution: Quebec, as well as Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island
Action: If you have this product at home, throw it out or return it to the place of purchase.
Published/updated: May 14, 2025
For the most up-to-date information on food recalls in Quebec, visit the CFIA’s Food Recall Warnings and MAPAQ’s food recalls pages.
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