Health Canada recalling dozens of bread brands in: Ontario,Newfoundland and Labrador,Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, Alberta, Saskatchewan, British Columbia,Manitoba due to pieces of glass.
Health Canada announced earlier this week that they are recalling dozens of bread brands due to pieces of glass.
The hazard was identified by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) on January 3, 2021. The brands included in the recall are Dempster’s, Villaggio, Ben’s Xtra Soft, Sobey’s Compliments brand and Walmart’s Great Value brand, among others.
It has been classified as a Class 2 hazard.
A representative from Bimbo Canada tells , “the recall impacts only sliced bread sold in: Ontario,Newfoundland and Labrador,Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, Alberta, Saskatchewan, British Columbia,Manitobain, Canada.
“Our inspection showed us that a light bulb was broken in the production area of the bakery and it was possible that fragments of glass from the light bulb may have contaminated the product hence why we initiated the voluntary recall and removed all the product from stores ,” says the representative.
“Consumers are our first priority and we have taken all necessary steps to mitigate any potential risk and to eliminate further occurrences. We halted production at our St. John’s facility and resolved the issue immediately. We have also reviewed Good Manufacturing Practices with all our associates at dedicated meetings.”
According to the recall notice, the chemical can cause “reproductive and developmental abnormalities in young children when soft vinyl products containing phthalates are sucked or chewed for extended periods.”
