Canadian Recalls: Week of April 20
Health Canada issued seven recalls during the week of April 20-26, 2026, while Transport Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency each issued one, bringing the weekly total to nine. Salmonella contamination appeared in multiple Kunafa's Inc. pistachio products, marking the most significant food safety concern of the period. The remaining recalls involved medical devices, pharmaceuticals, consumer products, and a vehicle model, with most requiring immediate consumer action.
CFIA — Food Safety Recalls
Kunafa's Inc. has recalled multiple chopped pistachio products including Chopped Pistachio (Baklava) in Coarse, Regular, and Fine varieties, as well as Chopped Pistachio (Kunafa) in Coarse and Regular varieties. These products are being recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute these recalled products and should either throw them out or return them to the location where they were purchased, and anyone who believes they became sick from consuming a recalled product should contact their healthcare provider.
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Fridababy Canadian model water-filled Not-Too-Cold-To-Hold Teethers have been recalled due to the presence of living microbes in the liquid filling. The teether fillings contain the microbes Deinococcus ficus and Deinococcus grandis/daejeonenis, which violate Canada Consumer Product Safety Act regulations prohibiting living microbes in teether fillings, although these environmental microbes are not associated with known health risks. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled teethers and contact Fridababy at care@frida.com or www.fridababy.ca/teether for disposal instructions.
View full recall →Polysorb Coated Braided Absorbable Single Stitch Reload for use with Endo Stitch and SILS Stitch suturing devices has been recalled. Holes were discovered in both the breather pouch and foil packaging on January 22, 2026, caused by damage from the post-seal machine during manufacturing. Consumers should check the official recall notice for instructions on how to proceed.
View full recall →ALECENSARO (alectinib), a lung cancer treatment medication, has been recalled due to the risk of severe hypertriglyceridemia. This condition involves dangerously high triglyceride levels in the blood and can lead to acute pancreatitis, which is considered a medical emergency. Healthcare professionals treating lung cancer patients should consult the official recall notice for guidance on patient monitoring and management.
View full recall →H2O sterile purified water is being recalled due to the presence of particulate matter in affected lots. The particulate matter in the product poses a potential health risk to consumers. Consumers should verify if their product is affected, consult their healthcare provider before discontinuing use, contact the company with questions, and report any health concerns to Health Canada.
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Green Scenic Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm is being recalled due to potential failure to operate. The product lacks a Canadian certification mark and may fail to detect smoke, posing a fire hazard to consumers who could be unalerted to a fire in their home. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product, contact Green Scenic at greenscenicbby@outlook.com for a refund, and replace it with an alarm bearing a Canadian certification mark.
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EcoSmart Fire Stix Portable Fire Pit and Mini T Designer Fireplace have been recalled in Canada, with 3 units sold domestically. These portable fireplaces pose a fire hazard because they allow consumers to pour ethanol into the burner and ignite it in the same location, creating a risk of flame jetting that can cause sudden bursts of flame when refueling a burning device or when the device is still hot after the flame is extinguished. Consumers should immediately stop using these products and dispose of them according to municipal waste guidelines, and can contact Luxury Fire Canada at sales@luxuryfirecanada.com for more information.
View full recall →Baxter Corporation is recalling the adapter for head positioning accessory used with Baxter operating tables. The adapter may become loose during patient positioning and unintentionally move when used with the side rails of the upper back section HVU, creating a potential safety hazard. Consumers should check the official recall notice for specific instructions and guidance.
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Forest River issued a recall for the East to West Entrada model from 2026, affecting 7 units. The specific hazard associated with this recall has not been detailed in the available information. Consumers who own this model should consult the official recall notice for further instructions and details.
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