Freshprep Creamy Cucumber Dill Salad with Feta & Pita Chips Recall

Source: Health Canada · Canada

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Health Canada has issued a recall for Freshprep's Creamy Cucumber Dill Salad with Feta & Pita Chips due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination, affecting certain batches of the product.

What this Health Canada recall tells you, and what most readers miss

This notice was issued by Health Canada on April 2, 2026 and geographically references Canada. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Product & Food Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.

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What Happened

Freshprep brand Creamy Cucumber Dill Salad with Feta & Pita Chips is being recalled from the marketplace due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

Which Products Are Affected

The affected product includes the following details:

  • Brand: freshprep
  • Product: Creamy Cucumber Dill Salad with Feta & Pita Chips
  • Size: 300 g
  • UPC: None
  • Codes: 26MR31; 26AL01; 26AL02; 26AL03; 26AL04; 26AL05; 26AL06

What You Should Do

If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, contact your healthcare provider. Check to see if you have recalled products, do not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute them, and throw them out or return to the location where they were purchased.

Why This Matters

This recall is significant because Listeria monocytogenes contamination can lead to serious health risks, including symptoms like vomiting, fever, and in severe cases, death, particularly for vulnerable groups such as pregnant women and the elderly.

Source

This recall information is from Health Canada. For more details, visit: https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/freshprep-brand-creamy-cucumber-dill-salad-feta-pita-chips-recalled-due-listeria

Original source: Health Canada Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this Health Canada recall.

What is this Health Canada recall about?
Health Canada has issued a recall for Freshprep's Creamy Cucumber Dill Salad with Feta & Pita Chips due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination, affecting certain batches of the product.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by Health Canada. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Canada. Check with Health Canada for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more Product & Food Recalls updates?
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