The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced a recall by Mississauga, Ontario, Canada-based Maple Leaf Foods Inc. of multiple brands of sausage products due to contamination with nitrile glove pieces. Food contaminated with foreign objects has the potential to cause severe harm, including choking, injury, illness, or even death.
Background
The recall notice did not specify how the nitrile glove pieces in the affected products were discovered.
Distribution
The recalled products were distributed to retail locations nationwide across Canada.
Product Details
| Brand | Product | Size | Best Before | Codes | UPC Code |
| Burns | Pizza Pepperoni 4×20 COV | Variable | October 17, 2024 | EST 69B | None |
| Carver’s Choice | Sausage Snacks | 750 g | November 27, 2024 December 3, 2024 | 0 63100 24654 9 | |
| Co-op Centsibles | Weiners | 1 kg | November 1, 2024 | 0 57316 15357 9 | |
| Mitchell’s | Salami | 500 g | October 23, 2024 | 0 63100 81530 1 | |
| Cheddar Cheese Smoked Sausage | 500 g | October 23, 2024 October 24, 2024 | 0 63100 24255 8 | ||
| None | Salami | 500 g | October 23, 2024 October 24, 2024 | 0 60383 03811 3 | |
| Smoked and/or Cooked Sausage | Variable | October 28, 2024 | None | ||
| Smoked Sausage with Cheese and Bacon | November 6, 2024 | ||||
| Sausage Ends and Pieces | October 15, 2024 | ||||
| Olympic Craft Meats | Sausages – Canadian Cheddar, Honey Golic | 1.2 kg (2 x 600 g) | November 7, 2024 | 0 63100 29460 1 | |
| Schneiders | Red Hots – Original | 900 g | November 15, 2024 | 0 62000 13243 3 | |
| Pepperettes – Original | 375 g | November 20, 2024 November 21, 2024 | 0 63100 50875 3 | ||
| Smokies – Original Recipe | 900 g | October 17, 2024 | 0 63100 50875 3 | ||
| Smokies – Sharp Cheddar | October 24, 2024 October 28, 2024 | 0 63100 24010 3 |
Commercial Action
As with all food recalls, consumers are strongly advised to discontinue use of the affected products even if they look or smell safe to eat or if there are no visible signs of contamination by foreign objects.
Anyone in possession of the recalled products are requested to not sell, serve, or distribute them.
The recall notice did not state whether or not the products could be returned to the place of purchase so they should be thrown away immediately.
Consumers with additional questions or concerns can contact the CFIA by phone at 800-442-2342 toll free in either Canada or the United States or by email at [email protected].
Health Risks
The recall notice did not state whether or not there have been any illnesses or injuries in connection with the recalled sausage products.
Food contaminated with foreign objects has the potential to cause severe harm, including choking, injury, illness, damage to teeth, gums, tongue, throat, mouth, stomach, and intestines or even death.
Commenting on this article, one national food poisoning lawyer said, “Nitrile glove pieces in food could cause choking hazards, gastrointestinal issues, or allergic reactions in certain individuals. Consumers in possession of any of the recalled sausage products should stop using them and then dispose of them immediately.”
