Canadian Recalls: Week of April 7

Arbutus Foods and Arbutus Farms Kitchen/Jade Fine Foods have recalled five cheese-containing products including Fire Roasted Corn & Feta Dip, Jalapeno Popper Penne, Loaded Cheddar Potato, Mediterranean Caesar Potato Salad, and Penne with Sundried Tomato and Parmesan. These products are being recalled due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a harmful bacterium that can cause serious illness. Consumers should check the official recall notice for details on affected product codes and dates, and should not consume these products.

Certain cheese products have been recalled across Canada due to contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. This bacterial contamination poses a serious health risk, particularly to pregnant women, young children, elderly individuals, and people with weakened immune systems. Consumers should check their homes for recalled products, avoid consuming them, and either discard the products or return them to the store where they were purchased. If you believe you became ill from consuming a recalled product, contact your healthcare provider immediately.

Sultan Fine Foods Pistachio Kernel (TR) has been recalled in Canada. The product is being recalled due to contamination with Salmonella bacteria, which can cause serious illness. Consumers should check the official recall notice for details and should not consume this product.

Health Canada has recalled the QuickVue Dipstick Strep A Test due to performance issues with the product. The test may not accurately detect Group A Streptococcal infections, potentially leading to missed diagnoses. Consumers who have this product should stop using it immediately and consult the official recall notice for further instructions.

Medline Neuro Sponges have been recalled in Canada. The sponges pose a sterility hazard that could compromise product safety. Consumers should consult the official recall notice for complete information and instructions.

Nucletron B.V. Intrauterine Tube has been recalled in Canada. The device is being recalled due to performance concerns that may affect its proper function. Consumers should check the official recall notice for detailed information and instructions on next steps.

Medline ENFit G-Tube Connector has been recalled in Canada. The device poses a compatibility hazard that could affect its safe use. Consumers should consult the official recall notice for further instructions and guidance on this product.

ACE Surgical Supply® PGA (Polyglycolic Acid) Absorbable Sutures and Absorbable Gut Sutures have been recalled in Canada. These sutures are being recalled because they are unauthorized medical devices that do not meet regulatory approval requirements. Consumers and healthcare facilities should immediately stop using these products and consult the official recall notice for further instructions.

Nitrous oxide chargers sold under the brands DOODLEZ, Gold Whip, and Whip-it! have been recalled in Canada. These products are being recalled because they are sold for inhalation without market authorization (DIN) in Canada. Consumers should not inhale these nitrous oxide products for recreational purposes and should seek immediate medical attention from a health care professional if they have experienced side effects from recreational or medical use of nitrous oxide.

PUR GAS nitrous oxide chargers have been recalled because they are being sold for inhalation without market authorization (DIN) in Canada. These products pose a health risk when inhaled recreationally, as they lack proper regulatory approval for this use. Consumers should not inhale these nitrous oxide products and should seek immediate medical attention from a healthcare professional, poison centre, or pharmacist if they have used them recreationally and experienced any side effects.

Apotex has recalled Apo-Fluoxetine due to impurities in the affected lot that are out of specification and out of trend. The out-of-specification impurities in this medication pose a potential health risk to consumers. Consumers should verify if their product is affected, consult their healthcare provider before stopping the medication, contact Apotex with questions, and report any health concerns to Health Canada.

Altec Industries recalled certain Altec Aerial Devices and Altec Digger Derricks models from 2023 to 2026, affecting 249 units. The compliance labels on these devices list incorrect low tire pressure information, which could lead operators to underinflate tires and cause poor handling or tire failure. Consumers should check the official recall notice for instructions on how to address this safety issue.

Forest River issued a recall on the Prime Time Mfg Avenger model for 2026, affecting 14 units. The incorrect dry weight may be listed on the compliance label, which could lead to trailer overloading and cause poor handling or tire failure. Consumers should check the official recall notice for instructions on how to proceed.

Toyota has issued a recall on Lexus GS F models from 2016-2020, Lexus IS 500 models from 2022, and Lexus RC F models from 2015-2022, affecting 507 vehicles in total. The low-pressure fuel pump on certain vehicles could fail, causing the engine to run rough, fail to start, or trigger the check engine light, and potentially resulting in sudden loss of engine power while driving. Consumers should check the official recall notice for instructions on how to have their vehicle inspected and repaired.