Canadian Chicken Nugget Recall: Bone Fragments Prompt Safety Alert

OTTAWA, Canada — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a national recall for Swiss Chalet-branded Chicken Breast Nuggets due to potential bone contamination. The alert, published on February 19, comes following multiple reports of injuries linked to the consumption of the product, prompting immediate action by food processing company Olymel.

This recall specifically involves 700-gram boxes of the affected chicken nuggets with the Universal Product Code (UPC) 066701011479. The best-before dates for these products are marked as BB 2025 SE 07 and BB 2025 SE 26, both of which can be found on the side of the packaging.

The CFIA warns consumers to refrain from consuming, using, selling, serving, or distributing these recalled products. In a statement, the agency urged those who have purchased these nuggets to either dispose of them or return them to the original point of sale. “The affected product is being recalled from the marketplace due to the possible presence of pieces of bone,” the CFIA stated.

While the CFIA did not disclose the total number of units involved in this recall or specify how many injuries have been reported, they emphasized the seriousness of the situation. “The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products,” the statement continued.

The recall has been categorized as a Class 2, indicating a moderate risk to health associated with the consumption of the affected food products. This classification suggests that while the health issues that may arise are not life-threatening, they could lead to short-term health complications.

The CFIA is actively verifying that these recalled products are being removed from store shelves across the country. For more detailed information regarding the recall, individuals are encouraged to contact the CFIA via their hotline at 1-800-442-2342 or visit their official website.