Products sold across Alberta recalled; no illnesses reported
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced a recall of various sandwich products manufactured by Fresh Bites Inc., a Calgary-based supplier, citing a possible risk of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall, posted on Sept. 17, primarily involves sandwiches sold under the Fresh & Local and Fresh Bites brands.
What consumers need to know
According to the CFIA, there have been no reported illnesses linked to the recalled products. Still, federal food-safety officials are cautioning shoppers because Listeria can make people sick even when food appears or smells normal.
“Food contaminated with listeria may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick,”
Symptoms of listeriosis can include vomiting, nausea, fever and aches, the CFIA notes. Certain groups — pregnant people, newborns, people aged 65 and older and those with weakened immune systems — are at greater risk for severe disease.
Scope and distribution
The recalled sandwiches were distributed to a range of outlets. Fresh Bites Inc. supplies airlines, convenience stores and quick-service restaurant chains, meaning products could have reached consumers in several retail and travel settings across Alberta.
- Brands affected: Fresh & Local and Fresh Bites sandwiches.
- Manufacturer: Fresh Bites Inc. (Calgary).
- Distribution: Airlines, convenience stores, quick-service restaurant chains.
- Reported illnesses: None to date.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Fresh Bites Inc., Calgary |
| Brands | Fresh & Local; Fresh Bites |
| Distribution channels | Airlines, convenience stores, quick-service restaurants |
| CFIA action | Recall posted Sept. 17; investigation ongoing |
Local implications for Calgary
For Calgarians this is both a public-health advisory and a commercial issue. Fresh Bites Inc. is a local employer and supplier to travel and retail outlets. Even without reported illnesses, recalls can prompt immediate product withdrawals from shelves and change procurement decisions by airlines and retailers, with potential short-term disruptions to supply and revenue for the company and its local partners.
Consumers should check package labels and best-before dates before consuming sandwiches from the affected brands. If you have a recalled product, do not eat it; follow CFIA guidance for disposal or returning items to the place of purchase. Anyone who believes they have become ill after eating a product should seek medical attention and inform local public-health officials.
Ongoing monitoring
The CFIA typically updates recall notices as investigations proceed. Fresh Bites Inc. and retail partners may release further details about affected lots or corrective measures. Until then, the agency’s recall posting is the authoritative resource for product identification and next steps.
Calgary residents who rely on ready-to-eat sandwiches for travel or quick meals should remain alert to further advisories and check retailers’ notices before purchasing affected products.
— Alberta correspondent
