Costco Canada has issued a recall for a refrigerated chicken breast product because it may contain an “undeclared soy allergen.”
Certain packages of Rossdown Meal Starters Black Garlic Chicken Breast Chunks are affected by the recall, according to an advisory on Costco Canada’s website. The recalled items were sold from August 2026 through September 2026 under lot numbers 2461263 and 2461272 and UPC Code 6 28000 60094 7.
An undeclared soy allergen means that the product label doesn’t mention soy in the ingredients, but the product could still contain it.
“Do not consume this product if you are allergic or sensitive to soy,” the notice on Costco’s website reads. “Consuming products to which you are allergic or sensitive may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction.”
Customers who purchased any of the recalled pre-marinated raw chicken breast chunks can return the product to a Costco warehouse for a refund.
A soy allergy is an immune system overreaction to proteins found in soybeans and can cause hives, itching, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and wheezing or trouble breathing as well as swelling of the lips, tongue, or throat.
In serious cases, a potentially fatal reaction known as anaphylaxis can occur. It causes a drop in blood pressure and sensations of dizziness.
The health agency recommends those with soy allergies avoid all food and products that contain soy as well as any product with precautionary labelling, warning that the product might have soy in it such as “may contain” soy.
Soy is designated as a priority food allergen by Health Canada, meaning food labels must clearly declare soy ingredients without hiding them under generic alternate names.
When the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) becomes aware of a potential hazard associated with a food, such as undeclared allergens, Health Canada is asked to assess the situation.
When a serious risk is identified, the food product is recalled from the marketplace and a public warning is issued.
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