Recall of Various Poultry Deli Meat Brands Due to Off Odour and Taste
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Health Canada has issued a recall for various brands of poultry deli meat due to off odour and off taste issues. The affected products include specific items from Brickman's, Compliments, and Lilydale brands.
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 "medium" 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
Health Canada has announced a recall of various brands of poultry deli meat due to reports of off odour and off taste.
Which Products Are Affected
The affected products include the following:
- Brickman's Smoked turkey breast, 500 g, UPC: 20868 22158, Codes: 2026 MR 26
- Compliments Extra lean thinly sliced herb turkey breast roast, 175 g, UPC: 0 68820 13367 4, Codes: 2026 MR 17; 2026 MR 19; 2026 MR 20
- Compliments Extra lean thinly sliced ovenroasted chicken breast, 175 g, UPC: 0 68820 13363 6, Codes: 2026 AL 09
- Compliments Turkey breast roast fully cooked seasoned, Variable size, UPC: 68820 13641, Codes: 2026 MR 30; 2026 AL 01; 2026 AL 08; 2026 AL 15
- Compliments Extra lean thinly sliced turkey breast roast, 175 g, UPC: 0 68820 13372 8, Codes: 2026 MR 18; 2026 MR 25; 2026 MR 27; 2026 MR 30
- Lilydale Classics cooked turkey breast, 500 g, UPC: 7 74142 01072 1, Codes: 2026 MR 13; 2026 MR 16; 2026 MR 17
- Lilydale Oven roasted seasoned chicken breast, 500 g, UPC: 0 61423 54586 8, Codes: 2026 AL 10; 2026 AL 14; 2026 AL 16 The recalling firm is Sofina Foods Inc.
What You Should Do
Consumers should refer to the recall notice for instructions, as no specific actions are detailed in the provided information.
Why This Matters
This recall addresses potential quality issues with poultry products that could affect consumer satisfaction and safety, highlighting the importance of food standards in Canada.
Source
This information is from Health Canada. For more details, visit: https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/various-brands-poultry-deli-meat-recalled-due-odour-and-taste
Original source: Health Canada Official Notice ↗
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