CFIA Recalls Multiple Bread and Bun Brands Due to Metal Contamination

In a recent food safety alert, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued an urgent recall for a range of bread and bun products found to contain metal fragments. This precautionary recall impacts several well-known brands sold in Ontario, Quebec, and Newfoundland and Labrador, urging consumers to take caution when handling or consuming these items.

A total of 37 products are affected by this recall, including items from popular brands like Country Harvest, D’Italiano, Great Value, No Name, and Wonder. Full details on the affected products, along with their batch numbers, can be accessed on the CFIA’s website. Wonder Brands Inc., the manufacturer, is behind the recall, advising consumers to dispose of any products identified as part of the recall. It is strongly recommended that neither retailers nor consumers use or sell these items due to the potential risk of injury from metal contamination.

This recall follows a series of similar advisories in the Canadian retail market. Earlier, Giant Tiger issued a voluntary recall of 15 Wonder Brands Inc. products, citing the possibility of foreign material in their bread products. Costco also followed suit, issuing a recall for specific Wonder bread items sold between October 24 and October 25 at locations in Ontario. The recalled products may be returned to any Costco or Giant Tiger location for a full refund, in line with the retailer’s safety policies.

According to Costco’s advisory, the contamination stems from Compass Minerals Canada Corp., a supplier of bulk salt used in the manufacturing process. Compass Minerals recently issued its own recall, alerting manufacturers and consumers to the presence of metal fragments in some of its salt products. The CFIA has noted that this latest recall of bread products is directly linked to issues arising from Compass Minerals’ salt supply.

Consumers who have purchased bread products from the affected brands are advised to carefully check packaging details to confirm if their items are part of the recall. The CFIA has stressed the importance of adhering to the recall instructions to prevent any risk of injury. While the CFIA has not disclosed the volume of products sold before the recall, it emphasizes that those impacted can return the items for a full refund at their point of purchase.

In recent months, food recalls in Canada have become increasingly common, with the CFIA working diligently to maintain food safety standards across the country. This latest recall serves as a reminder to consumers and retailers to stay vigilant and monitor product advisories closely to ensure food safety.