Stem Fragments Prompt Recall of Neo Chips Freeze-dried Fruit Sticks 2026

Neo Chips brand Apple & Wild Blueberry Freeze-dried Fruit Sticks have been recalled in Canada because they may contain pieces of dried stem fragments, according to a notice from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) published on October 26, 2026.

The recall is listed as a Class 2 recall under identification number RA-82850, with a recall date of October 23, 2026. The recalling firm named in the notice is Ellipse Conservation. The product was distributed online and in two provinces, New Brunswick and Quebec.

Recalled Products at a Glance

• Brand: Neo Chips
• Product: Apple & Wild Blueberry Freeze-dried Fruit Sticks
• Size: 12 g
• UPC: 6 28634 95522 2
• Codes: 262241, 262281, 262521
• Recall class: Class 2
• Distribution: Online, New Brunswick, Quebec
• Recall number: RA-82850

Only the single product listed above is named in the notice. Shoppers and retailers should match the size, UPC and all three codes on the package against the details here before deciding whether an item in their home or inventory is affected.

What Triggered the Recall

The CFIA classifies the issue as Food – Extraneous Material. In plain terms, the agency says the fruit sticks may contain pieces of dried stem fragments that are not meant to be part of the snack. The recall headline states the problem directly: the product was recalled due to pieces of dried stem fragments.

The notice does not explain how the fragments ended up in the product, and it does not mention any injuries or complaints connected to the recall. Those details were not included in the information published by the agency, so none are assumed here.

Extraneous material recalls are a recognized category in food safety notices. They cover situations where something unintended is found in a food product, and they are tracked by the agency in the same way as other food recalls. In this case the agency has assigned Class 2, and the public notice instructs people not to use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product.

Where Were These Products Sold?

According to the notice, the recalled fruit sticks were distributed online and in New Brunswick and Quebec. The audience listed for the alert is retail, which means the information is aimed at stores and sellers as well as the general public.

Because the listed distribution includes online sales, consumers outside the two named provinces who ordered the product over the internet may also want to check their pantries. The notice itself lists only the distribution areas noted above, and it does not name specific retailers or websites.

What Consumers Need to Do Now

The instruction from the agency is short and clear: do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product. That applies to households, retailers and anyone who may be handling or offering the snack to others.

To check whether you have an affected item, look at the package for these details:

• The brand name Neo Chips and the product name Apple & Wild Blueberry Freeze-dried Fruit Sticks
• A 12 g package size
• The UPC 6 28634 95522 2
• One of the codes 262241, 262281 or 262521

If your package matches, set it aside and do not eat it or pass it on. The notice does not describe a refund or return process, so anyone who needs guidance on what to do with the product should contact the CFIA or the company where the item was bought.

Retailers and online sellers who carry the product should remove matching items from sale and make sure they are not served or distributed to customers.

From the Agency

The recall notice was published by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and carries the CFIA identification number 17617 alongside the recall number RA-82850. The agency lists the issue as a food extraneous material problem and the recall class as Class 2.

For questions about the recall, the public can reach the CFIA at 1-613-773-2342 (local or international) or by email at information@inspection.gc.ca. Media enquiries can be directed to 613-773-6600 or cfia.media.acia@inspection.gc.ca.

People who want to keep up with new recalls can subscribe to email notifications through the Government of Canada recalls and safety alerts website. Anyone who has a health or safety concern related to a food product can also report it through the government’s reporting page.

As of the October 26, 2026 notice, the recall covers only the single Neo Chips product and the three codes listed. Consumers should check the agency’s page for any later updates.