Grated carrots are being recalled in Canada for possible foreign material contamination in the form of metal pieces. This poses a tooth injury, mouth injury, choking injury, and GI tract injury hazard. These carrots were sold to hotels, restaurants, and institutions in the province of Quebec. The recall notice did not state whether any injuries have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of this food. The recalling firm is J.G. Fruits & Legumes Inc.
The recalled items include 7068 Grated Carrots sold in 1 kilogram containers. The UPC number is 00650746298553, and the code on the product is Best before: 28 « octobre » 2026. Also recalled is 65163 Grated Carrots packaged in five 1.82 kilogram containers. The UPC number for this product is 8926930012574, and the code is Best before: 28 « octobre » 2026. 65167 Grated Carrots are included in this recall. They are packaged in five 1.82 kilogram packages with UPC number 10620868203022 and code Best before: 28 « octobre » 2026. Finally, 65165 Grated Carrots 1/16 is recalled. It is packaged in 100 2.27 kilogram containers. There is no UPC number for this product, and the code is Best before: 28 « octobre » 2026. No pictures of the recalled products were included in the recall notice.
If you purchased any of these products, do not eat them and do not sell or serve them to others. You can throw them away in a secure trash can after first double bagging them so other people can’t see them, or you can contact your distributor and arrange for a return and a refund.
