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A variety of products from Arbutus Farms Kitchen/Jade Fine Foods brand and Arbutus Foods brand products with cheese were recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes. The products were available at Sobey stores. The products were distributed in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, and Saskatchewan.  @ https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/arbutus-farms-kitchenjade-fine-foods-brand-and-arbutus-foods-brand-products-cheese

In Quebec, MAPAQ, in collaboration with the City of Montreal’s Food Inspection Division and Marché Rio (6247 Léger Boulevard in Montreal), is advising the public not to consume  Haitian Spices, as they have not been prepared and packaged in a way that ensures their safety. This product could promote the growth of Clostridium botulinum. The product was offered for sale until April 13, 2026, and only at the establishment indicated above. The product was packaged in a clear plastic container and sold refrigerated. @ https://www.quebec.ca/nouvelles/actualites/details/mise-en-garde-a-la-population-innocuite-non-assuree-depices-haitiennes-vendues-par-lentreprise-marche-rio-69749

The CFIA reported on April 13 that a recall was issued for Soo brand Mala Spicy Flavored Beef Jerky and Pork Jerky due to mold. The recalling company is Soo Jerky Ltd. The recalled jerky was distributed in Alberta and British Columbia. The agency did not post any product photos with the recall notice. The recall is a class 3 recall, meaning the risk to health is considered low. The problem has been identified as non-harmful microbial contamination related to quality or spoilage concerns. The recall affects several different-sized jerky packs sold across Alberta and British Columbia, but is listed as “non-harmful.” According to the Soo brand’s website, its products are sold in a variety of stores, including Costco, Walmart, London Drugs, T&T, Save on Foods, and Amazon. @ https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/soo-brand-mala-spicy-flavoured-beef-jerky-and-pork-jerky-recalled-due-mould?utm_source=gc-notify&utm_medium=email&utm_content=en&utm_campaign=hc-sc-rsa-22-23

The Georgia Department of Agriculture issued a consumer advisory regarding potential Salmonella contamination in in-store-prepared chicken salad products at the Ingles supermarket (43 Hwy. 515, Blairsville, GA 30512). Consumers who have purchased these products are strongly advised to avoid consuming them and to dispose of them immediately. The affected items include Rotisserie Chicken Salad and Gourmet Grape Chicken Salad sold in both the deli department display case and customer self-service cases, as well as pre-packaged products such as chicken salad sandwiches, croissants, pitas, and dippers. @ https://agr.georgia.gov/pr/consumer-advisory-georgians-urged-discard-ingles-chicken-salad-products-sold-blairsville