Redpath brand Medium Sugar has been recalled in Canada due to the presence of pieces of metal, raising concerns about potential physical contamination in the food supply. The recall affects a 20 kg product distributed in Ontario and Quebec.

Consumers and food service businesses handling the affected product are advised not to use, sell, serve or distribute it.

Product Details

• Brand: Redpath
• Product: Medium Sugar
• Package Size: 20 kg
• UPC: 00062847030053
• Affected Lot Code: R6275
• Recall Reason: Extraneous material — pieces of metal
• Distribution: Ontario and Quebec, Canada
• Last Updated: October 9, 2026

Potential Health Risks

Metal fragments in food can pose a physical injury hazard if accidentally consumed. Depending on their size and shape, they may cause injuries to the mouth, teeth, throat or digestive tract. The actual risk depends on the characteristics of the foreign material and the amount consumed.

What Should Businesses Do?

Hotels, restaurants, institutions and other food service operators should:

• Stop using, selling, serving or distributing the affected product.
• Check packaging and lot codes to identify the recalled sugar.
• Segregate affected stock to prevent accidental use.
• Follow applicable recall instructions and contact the supplier for further guidance.

Food Safety Takeaway

This recall highlights the importance of foreign-material detection and contamination prevention during food manufacturing, handling and packaging. Metal contamination can occur at different stages of production, making effective equipment maintenance, inspection and quality-control procedures essential.

Businesses should verify the affected lot code before taking action and monitor official Canadian food recall alerts for further updates.

Source: https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/redpath-brand-medium-sugar-recalled-due-pieces-metal