February 17th, 2019

CFIA Issues Recall on Eat Smart brand Sweet Kale Vegetable Salad Bag Kit recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

Ottawa, ON – February 17, 2019 – The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued an industry wide recall on certain 340 G (12 OZ) Eat Smart brand Sweet Kale Vegetable Salad Bag Kits from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination, as detailed on the CFIA website. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below. We have confirmed that Farm Boy did not stock the Eat Smart Sweet Kale Salad Kit with a Best Before Date of FEB 16, 2019.

As per the CFIA, there have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

February 11th, 2019

CFIA Issues Recall on a Selection of Betty Bread Brand Products: undeclared ingredients

Ottawa, ON – February 9, 2019 – Les Services Alimentaires Firouz Inc. today announced a recall that affects Betty Bread Brand Whole Wheat Buns sold at our stores, because the products may contain extraneous material, as detailed on the CFIA website. Customers should not consume the recalled products described below. Customers who purchased these items can return them to any Farm Boy location for a full refund.

In accordance with our stringent health and safety standards, all of the potentially affected products listed below have been removed from our stores:

As per the CFIA, there have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

November 21st, 2018

Recall of Dark Chocolate Covered Cranberries

Farm Boy is recalling Sucharu International Ltd. Dark Chocolate Covered Cranberries as they may be mislabeled causing an allergen concern. The product in question is made with undeclared milk.

This recall is for products with best before dates listed below. Please be assured that all affected products have been removed from our store shelves.

In accordance with our stringent health and safety standards, and as a precaution, all of the potentially affected product has been removed from our stores and destroyed. Customers who have purchased any of these items are urged to not eat them, and to dispose of them or return them to any Farm Boy for a full refund.

It has been confirmed that no reported illnesses have been associated with the consumption of these product codes. Questions regarding the details of the CFIA investigation should be referred to the CFIA.

http://inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/eng/1299076382077/1299076493846

June 19th, 2018

Farm Boy Issues Voluntary Recall on a Selection of Farm Boy Dressings & Salads: undeclared ingredients

Ottawa, ON – June 19, 2018 – Farm Boy 2012 Inc. (Farm Boy) today announced a voluntary recall of a selection of Farm Boy Dressings because the products contain undeclared ingredients that were not listed on the product label.
The products, distributed in all Farm Boy stores throughout Ontario, have been reported by the supplier to contain undeclared sulphites, soy, wheat, salt or potassium sorbate, as noted below. The CFIA has been notified and all affected product has been removed from Farm Boy store shelves. No reactions have been reported to date and an investigation is underway.

Customers with an allergy to sulphites, wheat or soy (as noted below) should not consume these products. Customers who purchased any lot number of these items can return them to any Farm Boy location for a full refund.

In accordance with our stringent health and safety standards, and as an extreme precaution, all of the potentially affected products listed below have been removed from our stores:

 About Farm Boy 2012 Inc.

Selected as one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies, Eastern Ontario based Farm Boy provides a unique and friendly, fresh-market shopping experience. Featuring their signature farm-fresh produce and organic, natural and locally sourced foods, plus their popular store brands and wholesome fresh prepared meals, made from scratch in the Farm Boy Kitchen. With legions of loyal customers, Farm Boy has grown from a small produce stand starting in Cornwall in 1981 to 26 stores located across Ontario, with Oakville opening this fall. The company plans to continue its fresh market expansion across Ontario.

Media Contact: Farm Boy Home Office 1-613-247-1007, fbmail@farmboy.ca

December 22nd, 2017

Farm Boy Recalls Chocolate Covered Almonds

FARM BOY RECALLS MILK CHOCOLATE COVERED DOUBLE ROASTED ALMONDS

 No injuries reported and no other products affected.

Ottawa, ON – December 22, 2017 – Farm Boy 2012 Inc. (Farm Boy) today announced a recall of Farm Boy™ Milk Chocolate Covered Double Roasted Almonds, 275 g.

The product, distributed in all Farm Boy stores throughout Ontario, has been reported to contain undeclared peanuts originating from the packing process at Rochef Chocolatier Inc. in Gatineau, QC. Only the milk chocolate covered almonds are impacted by the recall.

In accordance with our stringent health and safety standards, and as an extreme precaution, all of the potentially affected product has been removed from our stores.

Customers who have purchased this item are urged to return them to any Farm Boy for a replacement or full refund. Customers with a peanut allergy should not consume or share the product.

The product involved in this recall has a best before date of November 21, 2018:

For more information, contact:

Carolyn Trudel, Director of Public Relations and Market Development
Farm Boy 2012 Inc.
1427 Ogilvie Road, 2^nd Floor
Ottawa, ON K1J 8M7
613-747-2363
ctrudel@farmboy.ca

December 1st, 2016

Farm Boy Recalls Farm Boy Fig & Walnut Dip

Ottawa – December 1, 2016 – Ontario-based Farm Boy 2012 Inc. (Farm Boy) today announced a voluntary recall of some of its Farm Boy™ Fig & Walnut Dip.

The products in question have been voluntarily removed from our stores due to quality and safety concerns.

The batch number in question is lot #2411 with a best before date of January 22, 2017.

Farm Boy has notified the CFIA.

Your safety is our number one priority. If you have purchased the affected product, please return it to any Farm Boy for a full refund.

Product(s) involved in this recall:

For more information, consumers can contact Farm Boy at fbmail@farmboy.ca or the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342.

June 9th, 2016

Voluntary Recall of Kashi® Brand Whole Grain Bars

Ottawa – June 7, 2016 – Farm Boy has been alerted that Kashi is performing a voluntary recall of Kashi® Whole Grain Bars as they may contain ingredients contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

This voluntary recall is for products with best before dates listed below. Please be assured that all affected Kashi products have been removed from our store shelves.

In accordance with our stringent health and safety standards, and as a precaution, all of the potentially affected product has been removed from our stores and destroyed. Customers who have purchased any of these items are urged to not eat them, and to dispose of them or return them to any Farm Boy for a full refund.

The CFIA has confirmed that no reported illnesses have been associated with the consumption of these products. Questions regarding the details of the CFIA investigation should be referred to the CFIA: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings

March 10th, 2016

Farm Boy Recalls Maple Walnut Oatmeal Cereal

Ottawa – Mar 10, 2016 – Ontario-based Farm Boy 2012 Inc. (Farm Boy) today announced a voluntary recall of Farm Boy™ Maple Walnut Oatmeal Cereal (personal cups – 70g).

The product distributed to all Farm Boy stores throughout Ontario contains Apple Cinnamon Raisin Cereal, which was not indicated on the product packaging.

The Farm Boy Maple Walnut Oatmeal Cereal has been removed from all stores and Farm Boy has contacted the CFIA.

Product(s) involved in this recall:

For more information, consumers can contact Farm Boy at fbmail@farmboy.ca or the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342.