CFIA recall targets Salem Foods jarred spices and other products over undeclared allergens

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) published a recall notification on Aug. 14, 2026, for multiple Salem Foods brand jarred products sold through retail distribution because they may contain undeclared allergens, including wheat, gluten, mustard and sesame seeds. The recall date is listed as Aug. 10, 2026, and the notice was last updated Aug. 14, 2026.

Undeclared allergens can pose a serious risk for people with allergies or sensitivities. The affected items were distributed in Ontario as well as Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Quebec and Saskatchewan, according to the CFIA.

The CFIA’s notice says: “Do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected products.”

The agency said the affected items are “all codes where wheat, sesame and mustard are not declared on the label” for the following Salem Foods products:

• Rosemary (90 g), UPC 8 25685 00414 9
• Spearmint (120 g), UPC 8 25685 00193 3
• Dill Seeds (200 g), UPC 8 25685 00222 0
• Fennel Seeds (135 g), UPC 8 25685 00224 4
• Anise Seeds (135 g), UPC 8 25685 00160 5
• Black Seeds (200 g), UPC 8 25685 00182 7
• Citric Acid (355 g), UPC 8 25685 00162 9
• Cloves Seeds (130 g), UPC 8 25685 00161 2
• Coriander Seeds (100 g), UPC 8 25685 00412 5
• Cumin Seeds (200 g), UPC 8 25685 00411 8
• Fenugreek Seeds (300 g), UPC 8 25685 00413 2
• Frankincense (100 g), UPC 8 25685 00218 3
• Green Cardamom (140 g), UPC 8 25685 00180 3
• Kunafa Coloring (100 g), UPC 8 25685 00165 0
• Mahaleb Seeds (100 g), UPC 8 25685 00164 3
• Mastic (5 g), UPC 8 25685 00166 7
• Rainbow Sprinkles (250 g), UPC 8 25685 00400 2

CFIA lists the recalling firm as 1690161 Ontario Inc., doing business as Salem Brothers. The recall identification number is RA-82494, and the recall is categorized as Class 2 in the CFIA posting.