Multiple Food Products Recalled in B.C. Due to Contaminants and Undeclared Allergens
Several food items sold in British Columbia have been added to Health Canada’s recall list this month, following the discovery of potential salmonella contamination, undeclared allergens, and foreign materials such as insects, stones, and wood fragments.
As of April 17, Captain’s Choice brand Shredded Coconut was recalled due to possible salmonella contamination. Health Canada warns that contaminated food may not show signs of spoilage but can still cause illness. Vulnerable populations such as young children, pregnant women, seniors, and those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for serious, sometimes fatal infections. Symptoms in healthy individuals may include fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea, with long-term complications like severe arthritis also possible. The recall was prompted by test results and associated reports of illness.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is leading an investigation and ensuring retailers remove the affected items from store shelves.
Additional Recent Recalls:
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April 17:
Plant Up brand Plant-Based Butter Chik’n Bites and Seoulmama Shrimp Fried Rice were recalled due to undeclared milk. No allergic reactions have been reported. -
April 11:
Several soup products — including Co-op Gold Thai Chicken Soup, From Our Chefs Chicken Thai Soup, and Longo’s Signature Coconut Chicken Thai Soup — were recalled due to the presence of wood pieces. -
April 8:
M&M Food Market’s Brazilian Style Picanha Steaks and Marc Angelo Carnitas were also recalled after pieces of wood were found in the products. -
April 7:
Insects were discovered in Fiorfiore Durum Wheat Semolina Spaghetti and Organic Durum Wheat Linguine. -
April 4:
Hummus products sold under Buy-Low Foods, Nesters Market, and Save on Foods brands were recalled for containing undeclared peanuts. Varieties include Pesto, Spicy Moroccan, Truffle, Masala, and Tapenade hummus, sold primarily on Vancouver Island. -
April 3:
Two Tony’s Chocolonely chocolate bars — Chocolate Almond Sea Salt and Everything Bar — were recalled after stones were found in the products.
Health Canada advises anyone who may have consumed a recalled product and is experiencing symptoms to contact a healthcare provider. Consumers are urged to check their products, and if affected items are found, not to consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute them. Items should be returned to the store or disposed of safely.
