August 5th, 2020

To Our Valued Customers

Ottawa, ON – August 4, 2020 – The onions currently available in our stores are not associated with the industry recall on red, yellow, white and sweet yellow onions grown by Thomson International Inc.

More information is available at Canada.ca/publichealth

https://www.inspection.gc.ca/food-recall-warnings-and-allergy-alerts/2020-08-01/eng/1596343331110/1596343336880

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/public-health-notices/2020/outbreak-salmonella-infections-under-investigation.html

May 7th, 2020

Farm Boy Issues Recall on Farm Boy Broccoli Cheddar Soup Due to Mislabeling

Ottawa, ON – May 06, 2020 – Farm Boy has issued a recall on Farm Boy™ Broccoli Cheddar Soup due to mislabeling and potential for an allergic reaction. The contents in SOME of the containers is Farm Boy™ Beef Barley Soup (containing sulphites and wheat), with a best before date of May 11, 2020. The product, sold in the Farm Boy™ Kitchen, has been removed from our stores. Consumers should return the product for refund. PLEASE NOTE: some containers are labelled correctly.

There have been no reported reactions associated with the consumption of this product.

April 30th, 2020

Farm Boy Issues Recall on Farm Boy Milk Chocolate Covered Double Roasted Hazelnuts due to Mislabelling

Ottawa, ON – April 30, 2020 – Farm Boy has issued a recall on Farm Boy™ Milk Chocolate Covered Double Roasted Hazelnuts due to mislabelling of contents and undeclared allergens. Some of the products have a nutritional/ingredients bottom label for Farm Boy™ Milk Chocolate Covered Double Roasted ALMONDS. The product, sold in the Grocery Department of Farm Boy, has been removed from our stores. Consumers should return the product for refund.

There have been no reported reactions associated with the consumption of this product.

April 17th, 2020

Farm Boy Issues Recall on Farm Boy Spinach Dip Due to Mislabelling of Undeclared Allergens

Ottawa, ON – April 17, 2020 – Farm Boy has issued a recall on Farm Boy™ Spinach Dip due to mislabelling of undeclared allergens. Some of the products have a Spinach Dip top label with an Artichoke & Spinach side label, containing egg and mustard, which are not included on the label. The product, sold in the Chef Department of Farm Boy, has been removed from our stores. Consumers should return the product for refund.

There have been no reported reactions associated with the consumption of this product.

January 27th, 2020

CFIA Issues Recall on Sealtest Milk Due to Presence of Sanitizer Residue

Ottawa, ON – January 24, 2020 – CFIA has issued a recall on Sealtest Milkdue to the presence of sanitizer residue. The products, sold in the Dairy Department of Farm Boy, have been removed from our stores. Consumers should return the products for refund.

There has been one reported illness associated with the consumption of these products. Questions regarding the details of the CFIA investigation should be referred to the CFIA.

January 20th, 2020

Farm Boy Issues Recall on Farm Boy™ Rice Blends Due to Possible Foreign Materials

Ottawa, ON – January 20, 2020 – Farm Boy has issued a recall on Farm Boy™ Ancient Grain Blend, Farm Boy™ Harvest Rice Blend, and Farm Boy™ Wild Rice Blend due to possible foreign materials. Some of the products may contain insects. The products, sold in the Grocery Department of Farm Boy, have been removed from our stores. Consumers should return the empty container for a refund.

There have been no reported reactions associated with the consumption of this product.

December 30th, 2019

Farm Boy Issues Recall on Farm Boy™ Leek & Potato Soup and Farm Boy™ Coconut Curry Lentil Soup Due to Mislabeling

Ottawa, ON – December 30, 2019 – Farm Boy has issued a recall on Farm Boy™ Leek & Potato Soup and Farm Boy™ Coconut Curry Lentil Soup due to mislabeling and potential for an allergic reaction. The contents in SOME of the containers is Farm Boy™ Chicken Noodle Soup (containing wheat), with a best before date of January 3, 2020. The contents in SOME containers of Coconut Curry Lentil Soup is Farm Boy™ Roasted Butternut Squash Soup (contain dairy), with a best before date of January 4, 2020. The products, sold in the Farm Boy™ Kitchen, have been removed from our stores. Consumers should return the product for refund. PLEASE NOTE: some containers are labelled correctly.

There have been no reported reactions associated with the consumption of this product.

December 20th, 2019

Farm Boy Issues Recall on Farm Boy™ White Bean & Smoked Chorizo Soup Due to Mislabelling

Ottawa, ON – December 20, 2019 – Farm Boy has issued a recall on Farm Boy™ White Bean & Smoked Chorizo Soup due to mislabelling and potential for an allergic reaction. The contents in the container is Farm Boy™ Clam Chowder Soup, with a best before date of December 24, 2019. The product, sold in the Farm Boy™ Kitchen, have been removed from our stores. Consumers should return the product for refund.

There have been no reported reactions associated with the consumption of this product.

November 23rd, 2019

Recall Issued for Salinas, California Grown Romaine Lettuce Due To Possible E. Coli Contamination

Ottawa, ON – November 23, 2019 (updated November 28, 2019) –  The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issues an industry wide recall on Romaine Lettuce grown in Salinas, California, due to possible E. Coli Contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.  The products have been removed from our stores.

Customers are asked to destroy any of the impacted product and bring a receipt or product label back to the store where purchased for a full refund.

For more information, contact:

Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday)  

For information, visit: https://inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/accountability/food-safetyinvestigations/government-of-canada-romaine-lettuce-e-coli- /eng/1574449942229/1574449986345,  Farm Boy Customer Service at 1-833-863-3344 or customerservice@farmboy.ca

November 17th, 2019

Recall Issued for Farm Boy™ Cheese Balls – All varieties Due to Possible Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination.

Ottawa, ON – November 17, 2019 – Farm Boy is recalling their Cheese Balls – all varieties due to possible Listeria Monocytogenes contamination. The product, sold in the Farm Boy Cheese Department, has been removed from all stores. Consumers should return the product for refund.

There have been no reported reactions associated with the consumption of this product.

October 27th, 2019

Recall Issued for Bavarian Premium Meats Headcheese due to Undeclared Allergen

Ottawa, ON – October 25, 2019 – Bavarian Link Meat Products Ltd. (EST. 598) is recalling Bavarian Premium Meats brand Headcheese from the marketplace because it contains mustard which is not declared on the label. People with an allergy to mustard should not consume the recalled product described below. The product, sold in the Farm Boy Deli, has been removed from our stores. Consumers should return the product for refund.

There have been no reported reactions associated with the consumption of this product.

October 4th, 2019

Food Recall Warning – Certain Catered Farm Boy™ Diamond Salad Sandwich Platters

Ottawa, ON – October 4, 2019 – The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued industry wide recalls on various products containing cooked diced chicken products from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Farm Boy is notifying consumers of the following recall on our Diamond Salad Sandwich Platters due to possible contamination of the diced chicken used to make these platters. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

The Farm Boy Diamond Salad Sandwich Platters (small and medium) are sold through Farm Boys catering – on-line and in-store. Customers are asked to destroy any of the product impacted by the recall and bring a receipt or product label back to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Orders placed after September 29, 2019 are not impacted.

At this time, there have been no confirmed illnesses associated with the products identified in the various recall warnings.

For more information, contact:
Canadian Food Inspection Agency at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday)
For information, visit http://www.inspection.gc.ca, Farm Boy Customer Service at 1-833-863-3344 or customerservice@farmboy.ca.

September 27th, 2019

CFIA Issues Recall on Brandt’s Extra Lean Kolbassa Chub due to possible health hazard.

Ottawa, ON – September 27, 2019 – CFIA has issued a recall on Brandt’s Extra Lean Kolbassa Chub due to potential listeria monocytogenes contamination, with a best before date of October 19, 2019. The product, sold in the Farm Boy Deli, has been removed from our stores. Consumers should return the product for refund.

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.

September 20th, 2019

Farm Boy Issues Recall on Farm Boy™ Curry Pumpkin Soup due to potential food borne illness.

Ottawa, ON – September 20, 2019 – Farm Boy has issued a recall on Farm Boy™ Curry Pumpkin Soup due to potential food borne illness, with a best before date of September 25, 2019. The product, sold in the Farm Boy™ Kitchen, have been removed from our stores. Consumers should return the product for refund.

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.

August 23rd, 2019

Farm Boy Issues Recall on Farm Boy™ Keto Steak Cobb Salad due to potential food borne illness.

Ottawa, ON – August 23, 2019 – Farm Boy has issued a recall on Farm Boy™ Keto Steak Cobb Salad due to potential food borne illness, with a best before date of August 26, 2019. The product, sold in the Farm Boy™ Kitchen, have been removed from our stores. Consumers should return the product for refund. 

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.