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CFIA Recalls Hak Boerenkool and Spinazie in Nova Scotia and Ontario for Possible Rubber Contamination

Justin Barber

May 14, 2025 — 1 min read

Hak brand Boerenkool and Spinazie products were recalled on May 13, 2025, due to possible contamination with pieces of rubber, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).

The recall is specific to products distributed in Nova Scotia and Ontario, as stated by the CFIA. This information is important for residents and retailers in those provinces, given the direct distribution to those regions.

According to the CFIA, the recalled products are:

Hak Boerenkool, 340 g, with UPC 8720600608605 and codes from LG262 up to and including LG292.

Hak Boerenkool, 680 g, with UPC 8720600609824 and codes from LG262 up to and including LG292.

Hak Spinazie, 330 g, with UPC 8720600608940 and codes from LG262 up to and including LG292.

Hak Spinazie, 630 g, with UPC 8720600609817 and codes from LG262 up to and including LG292.

The CFIA advised that these products should not be used, sold, served, or distributed. The recall is classified as Class 3. Custan Foods Ltd. is listed as the recalling firm.

The CFIA has not reported any illnesses or injuries connected to these products.

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