Liquid Egg Products in Ontario, Quebec Recalled Over Salmonella Contamination

A recall has been issued for liquid egg products in Ontario and Quebec due to potential salmonella contamination.

The recall applies to one-kilogram packages of Supreme brand Liquid Whole Eggs and Liquid Egg White with expiry dates ranging from March 17 to May 7, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) said in an April 21 advisory. The products are typically distributed to hotels and restaurants.

The recall was initiated by Supreme Egg Products Inc., and has been categorized as Class 2 by the CFIA, which indicates a moderate risk that consuming the food might lead to short-term or non-life-threatening health complications.

The CFIA told The Epoch Times it was not aware of any reported illnesses associated with the consumption of the products.

The agency is advising consumers, businesses, and food service operators not to use, sell, serve, or distribute the affected products.

The notice comes amid a broader pattern of salmonella-related food recalls across Canada over the past year.

An outbreak linked to imported pastries last year resulted in 79 illnesses and 24 hospitalizations. Another outbreak tied to multiple brands of salami and cacciatore products led to 90 illnesses and 10 hospitalizations, including one person older than 100.

More recently, in November 2025, a broccoli product from a private-label Walmart Canada brand was recalled due to salmonella concerns. A separate outbreak in January led to the recall of two brands of dog treats after 37 people reported illness following contact with the products.

One of the largest ongoing investigations into salmonella infections involves pistachios and pistachio-containing products, which has continued for more than a year. The Public Health Agency of Canada has reported 189 illnesses linked to the outbreak as of April 13.

The agency said in a September 2025 press release that investigations have linked affected products to pistachios originating in Iran. Pistachios from other countries are not implicated, but consumers have been advised to avoid products if the country of origin cannot be confirmed.

The agency noted importers would be required to provide proof that pistachios and related products do not originate from Iran as a condition of their Safe Food for Canadians licence.

The CFIA said the length and scope of the pistachio outbreak reflects several factors, including long shelf life, ongoing secondary recalls, and additional products identified through testing and surveillance.

Salmonella can be spread from person-to-person for days to weeks after infection, even if symptoms are not present. Symptoms may include fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps, and headache.

While most people recover within four to seven days without treatment, the CFIA says that some individuals may experience severe illness requiring hospitalization and, in rare cases, long-term complications or death.