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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:
| Product – Dressings | Size | UPC |
| Farm Boy Ancho Chipotle Dressing (undeclared sulphites) | 473 ml | 0080891200091 |
| Farm Boy Balsamic Vinaigrette (undeclared soy and wheat) | All sizes | 0029287200000,
0077893960077, 0080891200222 |
| Farm Boy Coleslaw Dressing (undeclared sulphites) | 473 ml | 0080891200091 |
| Farm Boy Creamy Ranch Dressing (undeclared sulphites) | 350 ml | 0080891200399 |
| Farm Boy Honey Dijon Dressing (undeclared sulphites) | 350 ml | 0077893960059 |
| Farm Boy Honey Raspberry Dressing (undeclared sulphites) | 350 ml | 0077893960061 |
| Farm Boy Mango Poppyseed Low Fat Dressing (undeclared potassium sorbate and salt) | 350 ml | 0080891200278 |
| Farm Boy Raspberry Dressing (undeclared sulphites) | 350 ml | 0029131300000 |
| Farm Boy Red Pepper Chipotle Dressing (undeclared potassium sorbate) | 350 ml | 0080891200279 |
| Farm Boy Mediterranean Dressing (undeclared soy and salt) | 350 ml | 80891200480 |
| Farm Boy Zero Sodium Greek Dressing (undeclared soy and salt) | 350 ml | 7789395568 |
| Product – Salads | Size | UPC |
| Farm Boy Coleslaw, Creamy (undeclared sulphites) | All sizes | 0029983200000 |
| Farm Boy Coleslaw, Traditional (undeclared sulphites) | All sizes | 0029606300000 |
| Farm Boy Greek Pasta Salad (undeclared soy) | All sizes | |
| Farm Boy Greek Salad (undeclared soy) | All sizes | |
| Farm Boy Mediterranean Orzo Salad (undeclared soy) | All sizes | |
| Farm Boy Mediterranean Salad Bowl (undeclared soy) | All sizes | |
| Product – Gift Baskets | Size | UPC |
| Farm Boy Gift Baskets that may contain Farm Boy Salad Dressings affected by the recall | Small and Extra Large | 0029507900000, 0029508100000 |
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:
| Product | Size | UPC |
| Farm Boy™ Milk Chocolate Covered Double Roasted Almonds | 275 g | 80891200852 |
| Farm Boy™ Gift Basket | Small | 0029508100000 |
For more information, contact:
Carolyn Trudel, Director of Public Relations and Market Development
Farm Boy 2012 Inc.
1427 Ogilvie Road, 2nd 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:
| Product | Size | UPC | Lot Number | Best Before Date |
| Farm Boy Fig & Walnut Dip | 283 G | 0080891200451 | 2411 | January 22, 2017 |
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.
| Brand | Product | Size | Case UPC Code | Carton UPC Code | Best Before Dates |
| Kashi® | Whole Grain Trail Mix Bars | 210 g | 00018627436089 | 018627436102 | 2017 JA 01 RE to 2017 JN 01 RE |
| Kashi® | Whole Grain Bars | 630 g | 00018627565352 | 018627504061 | 2016 MA 27 EX to 2017 JN 01 EX |
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:
| Product | Size | UPC |
| Farm Boy Maple Walnut Oatmeal Cereal | 70 G | 0008091200341 |
For more information, consumers can contact Farm Boy at fbmail@farmboy.ca or the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342.
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