President’s Choice Salts Recalled Nationwide Due to Plastic Contamination – CFIA Alert

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a nationwide recall for two President’s Choice salts products due to contamination concerns. The recall affects Mediterranean Sea Salts (360 g) and Himalayan Pink Rock Salts (390 g) after pieces of plastic were found in these products.

Recalled Products and Details

The impacted products include:

• Mediterranean Sea Salts
  • UPC: 060383976552
  • Best-before dates: Up to and including January 17, 2026
  • Sold with packaging featuring a salt mill attachment.
• Himalayan Pink Rock Salts
  • UPC: 060383182885
  • Best-before dates: Up to and including January 17, 2026
  • Packaged with a similar salt mill design.

Both products are part of the President’s Choice brand, which is sold at multiple Loblaw-owned stores, including Loblaws, No Frills, Real Canadian Superstore, Fortinos, and others across Canada.

Consumer Advisory

The CFIA warns consumers to stop using, selling, or distributing these products. Affected items can be returned to the store of purchase for a full refund or should be safely disposed of to prevent further use.

This recall highlights the importance of vigilance when handling food products with suspected contamination. Ingesting plastic can pose serious health risks, including physical injury to the digestive system.

Broader Context of Recalls

This recall comes shortly after a series of other food and product recalls in Canada. Notable examples include:

• Sifto brand Hy-Grade Salt: Recalled in late 2024 due to metal contamination.
• Cheese Products by Aux Terroirs: Recalled for potential E. coli and Staphylococcus aureus contamination, impacting multiple provinces.
• Northwest Naturals Cat Food: Voluntary recall after a batch tested positive for avian influenza.

Retail Impact

Loblaw Companies Ltd., the parent company of President’s Choice, operates an extensive network of retail chains across Canada. These include:

• Grocery chains: T&T, Valu-mart, Your Independent Grocer, Zehrs, and Atlantic Superstore.
• Specialty retailers: Shoppers Drug Mart and Maxi.

The wide distribution network means the recall impacts a significant number of Canadian consumers.

How to Stay Updated

Consumers are encouraged to regularly monitor CFIA’s Recall and Safety Alerts page for updates on affected products. It provides detailed information on recent recalls, including those related to food, pet food, and other consumer goods.

More…

• https://www.blogto.com/eat_drink/2025/01/salt-sold-loblaws-canada-recalled-plastic
• https://dailyhive.com/montreal/salt-recall-pc-brand-himalayan-mediterranean
• https://www.insidehalton.com/news/ontario-canada-recalls-presidents-choice-specialty-salt-cheese-over-possible-e-coli-and-staph-presence/article_f99ec6dc-7e97-5dde-8f7b-0f76012f65d1.html