Herbs Recalled Across Canada Over Insect Contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a recall on multiple Dion herb products sold nationwide due to the presence of insects.

Consumers are advised to check their kitchens and return or discard affected items.

Scope of the Recall

The recall affects 10 Dion herb products, including basil, Italian seasoning, and Herbes de Provence, in a variety of sizes.

Retail locations across Canada sold the impacted items.

Reason for Recall

CFIA reported the recall is due to insect contamination.

While no illnesses have been reported in connection with the products, the agency warns that consuming the herbs could pose a health risk.

Affected Products and Lot Codes

The recalled items include:

• Organic Basil (12-gram) – UPC: 6 20383 02003 9, Lot: 2028-AL-21
• Organic Basil (25-gram) – UPC: 6 20383 02200 2, Lots: 2028-JA-20, 2028-FE-07, 2028-FE-28, 2028-MA-12, 2028-JL-11
• Basil Org (125-gram) – UPC: 6 20383 67020 3, Lots: 2028-FE-11, 2028-MR-18, 2028-AL-30
• Italian Herbs Org (16-gram) – UPC: 6 20383 02026 8, Lots: 2028-JA-28, 2028-FE-07, 2028-MR-03, 2028-AL-21, 2028-MA-30

Affected Products and Lot Codes – Continued

More recalled items include:

• Organic Herbes de Provence (16-gram) – UPC: 6 20383 02027 5, Lots: 2028-JA-28, 2028-FE-07, 2028-FE-18, 2028-AL-07
• Organic Herbes de Provence (33-gram) – UPC: 6 20383 02225 5, Lots: 2028-JA-28, 2028-FE-11, 2028-FE-18
• Herbes de Provence Org (500-gram) – UPC: 6 20383 69003 4, Lots: 2028-FE-06, 2028-FE-18, 2028-AU-22
• Italian Herbs Org (125-gram) – UPC: 6 20383 67028 9, Lots: 2028-MR-24, 2028-MA-15, 2028-JL-10
• Organic Italian Seasoning (19-gram) – UPC: 6 20383 02062 6, Lots: 2028-JA-28, 2028-FE-11, 2028-FE-18, 2028-JN-04, 2028-AU-05

Actions for Consumers

Consumers with affected products are advised to dispose of them safely or return them to the place of purchase for a possible refund.

Health Risks

While there are currently no reported illnesses, ingestion of contaminated herbs could cause health issues.

Anyone experiencing symptoms should contact a healthcare provider promptly.

How to Identify Affected Products

Products can be identified by brand (Dion), product type, UPC codes, and lot numbers.

CFIA encourages consumers to check packaging carefully before use.

Ongoing Monitoring

CFIA continues to monitor the situation and may issue updates if more products are found to be contaminated.

Retailers are cooperating to remove recalled items from shelves nationwide.

This article is made and published by Camilla Jessen, which may have used AI in the preparation