Food & Beverages Medium Severity Alert

BSA Wiberg Dry Mixes Recalled for Metal Pieces: CFIA

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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) classed a BSA Wiberg dry mix recall as Class 3 after a recall dated 2026-10-30, and posted its notice on 2026-11-04. The affected products may contain pieces of metal. If you use, sell, serve or distribute them, stop right away.

Which Items Are Involved?

The CFIA lists several BSA Wiberg products, all sold in bulk or food-service sizes. Check the brand, size and lot code on your packaging against this list.

  • USCL Maple Sugar Seasoning, 20 kg: UPC contains 00823650049560; lots 103414810 and 103402393
  • Caramelized Onion, Balsamic Vinegar and Mustard Sausage, 0.57 kg: UPC contains 00823650016951; lot 103409217
  • Oyster Sauce, 20 kg: UPC contains 00823650001056; lot 103418111
  • Hoisin Sauce, 20 kg: UPC contains 00823650004132; lot 103418113
  • Whisky BBQ Flavoured Dry Rub, 20 kg: UPC contains 00823650017163; lot 103424444

The notice does not say where on the package the lot code is printed. It also gives no best-before dates and no count of units sold.

What Went Wrong?

The CFIA says the products are recalled because of pieces of metal. It files the problem under extraneous material in food.

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The notice does not describe how the metal got into the mixes. It also does not report any injuries or complaints.

Areas and Consumers Impacted

This recall is aimed at businesses, not household shoppers. The CFIA names hotels, restaurants and institutions as the audience, along with manufacturers.

Distribution covered Nova Scotia and Quebec. The notice names BSA Wiberg Inc. as the recalling firm. It does not name any retailers or distributors.

How to Respond to This Recall

The CFIA’s instruction is short: do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected products. Here is how to put that into practice.

  • Pull your stock and compare brand, size, UPC and lot code with the list above.
  • Set aside any match so nobody uses it in cooking or passes it on.
  • Do not serve dishes made with a matching product, and do not ship it to other customers or kitchens.
  • If you supply products to others, tell your own buyers about the recall.
  • Contact the CFIA for further questions using the details below.

The CFIA public enquiries line is 1-613-773-2342 (local or international). Email is information@inspection.gc.ca.

Questions Owners Are Asking

Can I get a refund?

The notice does not say. It does not describe a refund or return process, so ask BSA Wiberg Inc. or your supplier, or call the CFIA.

Is the recall limited to Nova Scotia and Quebec?

The notice lists those two provinces as the distribution area. It does not rule out other places, so check your lot codes whatever your location.

Is this a high-risk recall?

The CFIA lists it as Class 3. The notice does not explain the health risk in further detail.

Regulatory Response

The CFIA published the notice under identification number RA-82904 and describes it as a notification. The agency’s entry gives 2026-10-30 as the recall date and carries a last-updated date of 2026-11-04. The listing is under herbs and spices.

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