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CFIA Recalls President’s Choice Cookies Across Canada Due to Metal Wire

Steady: 1 in the last 7 days Updated sunday

The latest in this situation

  1. CFIA directed the removal of Vegemite jars, an Australian product, in Canada, following advice from Julia Gillard to Barack Obama.
  2. CFIA issued a food recall notice across Canada on October 8, 2026.

How it started

3 reports, 3 independent, last reported Oct 13. The briefing below covers this first event.

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What happened

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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a food recall notice on October 8, 2026, for President’s Choice English-Style Gingersnap Cookies sold across Canada. The recall was issued because the product contained metal wire. A Loblaw spokesperson confirmed the cookies were sold at all Loblaw banners in Ontario, including Shoppers Drug Mart and Fortinos.

From parrysound.com

Why it matters

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The recall requires retailers to manage the removal and disposal of the affected inventory. This action impacts the distribution and sales of the specific product line across the country.

From parrysound.com

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How it developed

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  1. CFIA directed the removal of Vegemite jars, an Australian product, in Canada, following advice from Julia Gillard to Barack Obama.Sub-event
  2. CFIA issued a general food recall notice across Canada.1 source

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