Health Canada has issued a slew of food recalls over the past month, ranging from chocolate with undeclared allergens to gluten-free nuggets with chunks of gum.

More than five foods have been recalled in recent weeks for the presence of milk, specifically for the presence of milk without warning.

Some of the foods that have recently been recalled for failing to state on the label that they contain milk include chocolate candies, chocolate coffee beans, chocolate-flavored protein powder and plant-based breakfast sandwiches. .

DO NOT WARN ABOUT ALLERGENS

On Saturday, Dark 55% Cacao Almond Bark from Olivia & Leo Gourmet Treats and Chocolate Lab-branded Chocolate Coffee Beans were recalled for undeclared milk.

Both were sold in Alberta and online, while Chocolate Lab coffee beans were also sold in Ontario.

Also on Saturday, certain Alpha Foods brand plant-based breakfast sandwiches and burritos were recalled due to undeclared milk – sandwiches sold nationwide. That recall was first posted on December 16, but was updated Saturday to include three more sandwiches with labels that don’t warn consumers of the presence of milk.

According to Health Canada, the concern is that the lack of a declaration of the presence of milk on the label could lead to allergic reactions if someone who is intolerant to milk consumes the product.

The high-potency, chocolate-flavored vegetable protein sold by Power Life by Tony Horton has also been the subject of an undeclared milk recall since December 19. This protein powder is sold online and the Health Canada recall was triggered by a recall of this product in another country. .

Although no allergic reactions associated with these products have been reported to date, an undeclared egg has caused at least one reaction in one customer.

On Wednesday, two types of Feast sandwiches were recalled by Circles & Squares because the sandwiches contained eggs not listed on the label. These were sold in Ontario and are currently linked to a reaction, according to Health Canada.

A chicken pot pie made by Scotian Isle Baked Goods and sold in Ontario was also recalled December 16 due to undeclared eggs, but the recall was initiated by the company itself and has so far only been linked to no allergic reactions.

SALMONELLA, METAL AND RUBBER

Some recent recalls were prompted by more unusual concerns than a misleading label.

On Tuesday, Venetian Meats’ Finocchiona Mild Fennel and Salami was recalled due to test results showing possible Salmonella contamination.

The products were sold in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and Ontario. Consumers are cautioned to discard all product from the affected lots.

Food contaminated with salmonella can cause “serious and sometimes fatal infections,” and even healthy people can experience nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal cramps.

A type of cheese sold in British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec was also recalled December 16 because it may have been contaminated with an even more deadly bacterium: listeria.

Igor’s Gorgonzola Dolce has been recalled due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes, which can cause vomiting, persistent fever and muscle pain. In severe cases it can even lead to death.

Health Canada warned that many may have bought the cheese without knowing the brand.

“The recalled product may have been sold by different retailers, either by one seller or in smaller packages, with or without a label, which may not be of the same brand, product name or expiration date,” the memo reads. “Consumers who are unsure whether they purchased the recalled product should contact their retailer.”

In the most bizarre end, Pinty’s Eatwell-brand gluten-free chicken nuggets were recalled earlier this month after chunks of gum were found in the food. These nuggets were sold nationwide, according to Health Canada.

In late November, a Casa Grande mild salsa sold in Newfoundland and Labrador was recalled due to the presence of metal pieces.