President’s Choice Recalls Mediterranean and Himalayan Salts Nationwide Over Plastic Contamination

Pieces of plastic discovered in everyday cooking salts have triggered a major recall across Canada. Loblaw Companies Limited has pulled two President’s Choice products from store shelves: Mediterranean Sea Salt and Himalayan Pink Rock Salt. The health risk is considered low by food safety officials, but experts generally agree that consuming plastic can be harmful. “Do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected products,” warns the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) in its December 31 announcement. How to Check If Your Salt Is Affected: Mediterranean Sea Salt: Himalayan Pink Rock Salt: What Should You Do? The recall is rated … Continue reading President’s Choice Recalls Mediterranean and Himalayan Salts Nationwide Over Plastic Contamination