Four-Province Recall Hits No Name Chopped Walnuts Over Shell Bits

Households in four Canadian provinces are being told to check their pantries after Loblaws Inc. recalled several lots of No Name brand chopped walnuts because the product may contain fragments of walnut shell. The affected packages were distributed to retail stores in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan, and consumers who have them at home are being urged to stop eating the product right away.

The recall, published by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) on behalf of Health Canada, covers both the 400 g and 100 g sizes of No Name chopped walnuts. It was first issued on September 4, 2026, and the notice was last updated on September 15, 2026. The recall carries the identification number RA-82629 and has been classified as a Class 2 recall, meaning the hazard could cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

What Products Are Being Recalled?

The recall applies to No Name chopped walnuts sold under UPC 0 60383 01845 0 (400 g) and UPC 0 60383 64384 3 (100 g). Several best-before dates and lot codes are involved:

• 400 g packages (UPC 0 60383 01845 0): Best Before 2027 FE 13, Lot B6133; 2027 JA 28, Lot B6118; 2027 MR 03, Lot B6154; 2027 MR 05, Lot B6156; 2027 MR 22, Lot B6173; 2027 AP 06, Lot B6187; and 2027 JL 24, Lot B6205.
• 100 g packages (UPC 0 60383 64384 3): Best Before 2027 JA 30, Lot B6120; 2027 MR 01, Lot B6152; 2027 MR 17, Lot B6168; and 2027 MR 24, Lot B6175.

Consumers should check the best-before date and lot code printed on the package, as these details determine whether a specific bag falls under the recall.

Why Was This Recall Issued?

According to the CFIA notice, the issue is classified under ‘Food – Extraneous Material.’ In plain terms, some packages of the chopped walnuts may contain small pieces of walnut shell mixed in with the nut pieces. Shell fragments are hard and can pose a choking or dental injury risk, or cause other physical harm if swallowed, particularly for young children or anyone eating the product without carefully inspecting it first.

The recall was initiated by Loblaws Inc., the recalling firm, and is being overseen by the CFIA. No further technical detail about how the shell fragments entered the product has been released in the public notice.

Where Were These Products Sold?

The affected chopped walnuts were distributed to retail locations across four provinces: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan. The recall’s target audience is listed as retail, meaning the notice is directed at stores as well as the households that may have purchased the product from shelves in those regions.

What Should You Do?

If you have purchased No Name chopped walnuts matching the sizes, UPCs, lot numbers or best-before dates listed above, do not use, sell, serve or distribute the product. The safest step is to check your pantry now, since shell fragments are not always easy to spot by eye once the nuts have been chopped.

Consumers who have an affected package should discard it or return it to the store where it was purchased for a refund. Anyone who is unsure whether their package is covered by the recall should compare the printed codes closely against the list above before consuming any remaining product.

Official Statement

The CFIA notice directs the public to contact the agency with questions. Public enquiries can be made by phone at 1-613-773-2342 or by email at information@inspection.gc.ca. Media enquiries can be directed to 613-773-6600 or cfia.media.acia@inspection.gc.ca. The agency has also encouraged Canadians to subscribe to its alert system to receive future recall notifications as they are issued.

As of the most recent update on September 15, 2026, no additional lots or provinces had been added to the recall, but consumers are advised to check the CFIA’s recall page periodically in case the notice is revised.