Compliments and Selection Corn Dogs Recalled Over Listeria Risk: CFIA

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has classified a Class 2 recall of Compliments brand and Selection brand corn dog products after testing raised concerns about Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The notification, published on August 21, 2026, affects warehouse-level distribution in Quebec and was issued in connection with a recall dated August 13, 2026.

The recalling firm, O Mets Chinois, has pulled the affected corn dog products from circulation while the CFIA continues to monitor the situation. Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause serious illness, and its presence in ready-to-eat or reheated meat products is treated as a significant food safety concern by regulators.

Products Affected by This Recall

Two specific products are named in the recall notice. The first is ‘Compliments’ brand Corn Dogs, sold in a 1.35 kg size under UPC 0 55742 56836 3, carrying a best-before date of 2027 AU 03 and lot number 21526. The second is ‘Selection’ brand Chicken and Pork Corn Dog, sold in a 1.5 kg size under UPC 0 59749 99638 9, also marked with a best-before date of 2027 AU 03 and lot number 21526.

Both products fall under the food category of meat and poultry, specifically processed items, and were distributed to warehouse-level recipients rather than directly to retail consumers, according to the CFIA notice.

Why Was This Recall Issued?

The recall was triggered due to microbial contamination concerns, specifically the detection or suspicion of Listeria monocytogenes in the affected corn dog products. Listeria contamination in processed meat items is one of the more closely watched hazards in Canadian food safety enforcement because the bacterium can survive refrigeration and, in some cases, certain cooking conditions if products are not handled properly.

Health officials have not detailed the exact circumstances that led to the discovery, but the CFIA’s public notice confirms the issue falls under microbial contamination linked to Listeria.

Who Is Affected?

According to the CFIA summary, the distribution of these products was limited to Quebec, and the intended audience for this notice is warehouse operators rather than the general retail public. This suggests the affected corn dogs may not have reached store shelves broadly, though anyone who received stock through affected distribution channels should take immediate action.

Businesses, distributors, and any commercial recipients who may have received the Compliments or Selection brand corn dogs bearing the listed UPCs and lot codes are considered within scope of this recall.

What Should You Do?

The CFIA’s instructions are direct: do not use, sell, serve, or distribute the affected products. Any business or warehouse holding stock matching the described UPCs, best-before dates, or lot number 21526 should isolate the products immediately and avoid further distribution or sale.

Consumers or businesses with questions about the recall, or who suspect they may have received affected stock, are encouraged to contact the Canadian Food Inspection Agency directly rather than the manufacturer, since the CFIA is managing public and media enquiries for this notice.

What the Agency Said

The CFIA’s notice states plainly that Compliments brand and Selection brand Corn Dogs have been recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The agency has assigned this a Class 2 recall, identification number RA-82519, and is continuing to monitor the recalling firm’s response.

Members of the public or media with questions can reach CFIA public enquiries at 1-613-773-2342 or by email at information@inspection.gc.ca, while media relations can be reached at 613-773-6600 or cfia.media.acia@inspection.gc.ca. The CFIA also encourages Canadians to subscribe to recall alert notifications to stay informed of updates to this and future recalls.