Agropur recalls multiple milk products across Canada over possible glass contamination

CANADA – Agropur, Canadian dairy agricultural cooperative, has initiated a voluntary recall of multiple milk products following reports of potential glass contamination.

The recall affects two-litre cartons sold under the Farmers, Québon, and Natrel brands, with distribution across Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, and, in the case of Natrel, nationwide.

For the Farmers brand, recalled items include 1 percent chocolate partly skimmed milk, 1 percent partly skimmed milk, 2 percent partly skimmed milk, and 3.25 percent homogenized milk, mainly sold in Nova Scotia and P.E.I., with best-before dates from late March to early April.

Québon’s recall includes 2 percent chocolate partly skimmed milk in Quebec, with best-before dates spanning March 25 through various dates in April.

Natrel’s recall targets 1 percent lactose-free chocolate partly skimmed milk, distributed nationally, with best-before dates from early April to mid-May.

Agropur emphasized in a statement, “Do not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute recalled products. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased.”

The affected items were produced at Agropur’s Bedford, Nova Scotia facility.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has launched a food safety investigation to confirm the source of contamination and ensure all affected products are removed from the market.

The investigation may lead to the recall of additional items. CFIA officials continue to monitor retailers to safeguard consumers and prevent further distribution of the potentially hazardous products.

Glass contamination recalls in dairy are not uncommon globally and highlight the importance of rigorous quality control in processing plants.

In 2025, similar recalls in the United States and Europe involved chocolate and flavored milk products, prompting manufacturers to strengthen screening and packaging safety protocols.

Analysts note that early detection and swift recalls are crucial to protecting public health while maintaining consumer confidence in dairy supply chains.

Agropur’s recall underscores the ongoing challenges faced by dairy processors in balancing high-volume production with strict safety standards.

Industry observers emphasize that proactive risk management, including robust glass detection systems and traceability protocols, remains essential to mitigating hazards and maintaining the integrity of milk and other dairy products in the marketplace.

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