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Urgent Recall: Sausages in Canada Contaminated with Glove Pieces
If you’ve purchased sausage in Canada recently, it’s crucial to check your packaging immediately due to an active recall issued by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The recall affects 14 types of sausages found to contain pieces of nitrile gloves, likely used by workers at the processing facilities.
The contaminated products have been distributed to retail locations nationwide. Below is a list of the specific products affected by the recall, some of which may not have a designated brand:
| Brand | Product | Size | Best By Dates | UPC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burn’s | Pizza Pepperoni 4×20 COV | Variable | 2024 OC 17 | N/A |
| Carver’s Choice | Sausage Snacks | 750-gram | 2024 NO 27, 2024 DE 03 | 0 63100 24654 9 |
| Co-op Centsibles | Weiners | 1-kilogram | 2024 NO 01 | 0 57316 15357 9 |
| Mitchell’s | Salami | 500-gram | 2024 OC 23 | 0 63100 81530 1 |
| Mitchell’s | Cheddar Cheese Smoked Sausage | 500-gram | 2024 OC 23, 2024 OC 24 | 0 63100 24255 8 |
| N/A | Salami | 500-gram | 2024 OC 23, 2024 OC 24 | 0 60383 03811 3 |
| N/A | Smoked and/or Cooked Sausage | Variable | 2024 OC 28 | N/A |
| N/A | Smoked Sausage with Cheese and Bacon | Variable | 2024 NO 06 | N/A |
| N/A | Sausage Ends and Pieces | Variable | 2024 OC 15 | N/A |
| Olympic Craft Meats | Sausages – Canadian Cheddar, Honey Garlic | 1.2-kilograms (2 600-gram sausages) | 2024 NO 07 | 0 63100 29460 1 |
| Schneiders | Red Hots – Original | 900-gram | 2024 NO 15 | 0 62000 13243 3 |
| Schneiders | Pepperettes – Original | 375-gram | 2024 NO 20, 2024 NO 21 | 0 63100 50875 3 |
| Schneiders | Smokies – Original Recipe | 900-gram | 2024 OC 17 | 0 63100 24011 0 |
| Schneiders | Smokies – Sharp Cheddar | 900-gram | 2024 OC 24, 2024 OC 28 | 0 63100 24010 3 |
All of these sausages carry the printed code “EST 69B” on their packaging. If you’ve purchased sausage, salami, pepperoni, or any related meat products, it’s imperative to check the packaging right away for the recall information. Discard any products that match the details provided above or return them to the place of purchase.
If you have experienced any injuries or illnesses after consuming any of the recalled meats, please contact your healthcare provider. For further questions regarding this recall, you can reach the CFIA toll-free at 1-800-442-2342 or via email at information@inspection.gc.ca.
For additional related information, you can also find an article about a nationwide recall on fudge due to mold contamination here.
Read more about this recall on Eating Well. Recently purchased sausage? Make sure to check the packaging immediately for important recall information.
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