CFIA recalls Olymel chicken breast strips over possible Listeria; product distributed in Quebec

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a food recall warning for Olymel brand Chicken Breast Strips due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination, and CFIA says the product was distributed in Quebec.

CFIA says food contaminated with Listeria may not look or smell spoiled but can still cause illness. The agency identifies pregnant women, older adults and people with weakened immune systems as groups at higher risk.

The affected product is Olymel Chicken Breast Strips (2 x 175 g), with UPC 0 69094 63596 3 and Best Before code 2026 OC 10.

CFIA says people should not consume, use, sell, serve or distribute the recalled product. The agency says recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased.

CFIA says symptoms of Listeria infection can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness. The agency says pregnant women may have mild, flu-like symptoms, but the infection can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn or stillbirth. CFIA says severe cases can be fatal.

CFIA says the recall was triggered by the company, and lists Olymel S.E.C/L.P. as the recalling firm. CFIA says no illnesses have been reported in connection with the product.

CFIA says it is conducting a food safety investigation that may lead to the recall of other products, and that it is verifying industry is removing recalled products from the marketplace.

The notice is classified as a Class 1 recall. The identification number is RA-82622. CFIA lists the recall as last updated Sept. 11, 2026, and says the original published date was also Sept. 11, 2026.