Via releases:
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency posted seven food recalls between Sunday and Wednesday this week, ranging from contaminated halva to broccoli seeds carrying a strain of E. coli. One of them was distributed in Nova Scotia. The rest were not, but if you order specialty groceries online or shop outside the province, a couple of others are worth a glance.
Here is the rundown, sorted by how relevant each one is to a shopper in HRM.
Sold in Nova Scotia
Alarjawi brand Green Zaatar (450 g jar, UPC 6 212055 026230, expiry 28/10/2026 K1) was recalled May 5 due to possible Salmonella contamination. Distribution covers Nova Scotia along with Alberta, British Columbia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Ontario, Quebec, and Saskatchewan, with the CFIA noting it possibly went to other provinces and territories as well. The recall was triggered by CFIA test results. No illnesses have been reported. Salmonella does not always make food look or smell off, so checking the label is the only reliable way to know.
If you have it, throw it out or return it to the store where you bought it.
Specialty and online buyers, take note
Hafez “Sugerless” Halva with Date Syrup (400 g, UPC 8 15872 00501 1, code BB 12_26 35/11420) was recalled the same day for the same reason. Distribution was Ontario and British Columbia only, but Hafez products turn up in Middle Eastern grocery stores across the country, so the CFIA notice is worth a look if you shop those aisles regularly.
Pamir brand Pickled Hafte Bijar (640 g jar, UPC 4 250368 103783, batch 2030720318, expiry 24/11/2025) was recalled for pieces of glass. The CFIA listed Ontario distribution only.
Germina brand “Brocoli Calabrese” seeds (LOT BRR18) were recalled May 6 due to possible pathogenic E. coli contamination. Distribution was online plus Ontario and Quebec. If you bought sprouting seeds online recently, this one is worth checking. The CFIA said the recall was triggered by a recall in another country, and no Canadian illnesses have been reported.
Allergen alerts: undeclared milk and soy
Three recalls this week were flagged because of allergens missing from labels.
Galerie au chocolat Solid Bunnies Plant Based (50 g, UPC 0 63783 84901 3) and Flowers with Crisped Rice Plant Based (100 g, UPC 0 63783 84900 6) were recalled May 5 because the products are labelled plant based but actually contain milk. Distribution was Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec, and Saskatchewan.
ZoRaw 72% Cacao No Sugar Added Dark Chocolate, Extra Dark (52 g singles and 12-pack cases, UPC 6 28678 98703 6 and 6 28678 98706 7) was recalled May 4, also for undeclared milk. The chocolate was sold online in Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, and Quebec.
Jia Fu Li brand Wasabi Green Peas were recalled May 6 for undeclared soy. Detailed distribution information was not in the public notice as of Friday afternoon.
For anyone with a milk or soy allergy, undeclared allergens can cause a serious reaction. The fact that two of the chocolate recalls involve products marketed to people avoiding dairy makes this batch particularly worth double-checking.
What to do if you have any of these products
The CFIA’s advice is consistent across all seven recalls: do not eat the product, do not serve it, do not give it away. Either throw it out or take it back to the store where you bought it for a refund.
If you think you have already eaten something on this list and you are feeling unwell, contact your healthcare provider. Symptoms of Salmonella or E. coli can take a few days to show up and do not always announce themselves loudly.
You can find each of these recalls on the Government of Canada’s recalls page at recalls-rappels.canada.ca.
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