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CFIA expands recall of Compliments chicken burgers over undeclared egg

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has widened its recall of Compliments brand Smashed 100% Chicken Burgers due to undeclared egg, a potential allergen. The recall, issued by Leadbetter Foods , applies to all codes where egg is not declared on the label and has been classified as a Class II risk.

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Recall expanded over undeclared egg

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has expanded its recall of Compliments brand Smashed 100% Chicken Burgers because the product contains undeclared egg, a food allergen that can cause severe reactions in sensitive individuals. The recall notice was issued on Monday, according to both CP24 and the Toronto Sun.

The affected product is the 680-gram package of Compliments Smashed 100% Chicken Burgers, which contains eight burgers weighing 84 grams each. The package carries the UPC code 0 55742 58333 5, but the recall also applies to all codes where egg is not declared on the label, as reported by the Toronto Sun.

The recalling firm is Leadbetter Foods , according to both outlets. CP24 reported that the company issued the recall on Aug. 27 for the burgers, which are sold under Sobeys' Compliments brand, after an egg ingredient was not indicated on the label.

The CFIA has classified the recall as a Class II recall, meaning there is a "moderate risk" that consuming the affected product may lead to "short-term or non-life-threatening health problems," according to both CP24 and the Toronto Sun.

In its online notice, the CFIA advised the public: "Do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product," as quoted by both outlets.

Earlier recall this month

This is not the first recall of this product. Earlier in August, the same Compliments Smashed 100% Chicken Burgers were recalled for the same allergen risk, according to the Toronto Sun. That recall also involved Leadbetter Foods Inc. and was assigned a Class II classification. The earlier recall covered packages of eight 85-gram chicken patties and carried the same UPC code, the Toronto Sun reported.

CP24 noted that the CFIA did not mention how many packages were sold in Canada or whether any customers were harmed. The Toronto Sun similarly reported that neither recall notice mentioned whether any allergic reactions had been reported.

Regulatory background

CP24 noted that most pre-packaged foods must carry a label with ingredients listed in "decreasing order of proportion," according to the Food and Drug Regulations. This requirement is intended to help consumers identify potential allergens in the products they purchase.

Consumers who have purchased the affected product are advised to follow the CFIA's guidance and not use, sell, serve, or distribute it.

How each outlet told it

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CP24

Framing: The recall itself over an undeclared allergen is the headline focus.

as of Sep 1, 2026, 9:19 PM UTC

Facts Included:

A popular brand of chicken burgers is being recalled over undeclared egg, a food allergen that could cause severe reactions in some people.
Leadbetter Foods Inc. issued the recall on Aug. 27 for Sobeys’ Compliments brand Smashed 100% Chicken Burgers after an egg ingredient was not indicated on the label.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has classified it as a “Class 2” recall.
This type of recall means there is a “moderate risk that consuming the food may lead to short-term or non-life-threatening health problems,” according to the CFIA.
Most pre-packaged foods must carry a label with ingredients in a list in “decreasing order of proportion,” according to the Food and Drug Regulations.
“Do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product,” the CFIA wrote in its online notice published Monday.
The recall affects the 680-gram Compliments Smashed 100% Chicken Burgers package, which contains eight burgers weighing 84 grams each.
The package has the UPC code 0 55742 58333 5.
The CFIA didn’t mention how many packages were sold in Canada or whether any customers were harmed.

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Toronto Sun

Framing: Emphasizes the expanded recall of chicken burgers in Canada due to undeclared egg

as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:19 PM UTC

Facts Included:

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency expanded a recall of Compliments brand Smashed 100% Chicken Burgers due to undeclared egg.
The recall notice came on Monday from CFIA.
The affected product weighs 680 grams (8 x 84 grams) and has code 0 55742 58333 5, but all codes where egg is not declared are included.
The recalling firm is Leadbetter Foods Inc.
The CFIA assigned a Class II recall, meaning 'there is a moderate risk' of 'short-term or non-life-threatening health problems.'
Earlier in August, the same product was recalled for the same allergen risk, with packages of eight 85-gram patties and the same recalling firm.
Neither notice mentioned if any allergic reactions had been reported.

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimCompliments brand Smashed 100% Chicken Burgers are being recalled due to undeclared egg, a food allergen.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via CP24 as of Sep 1, 2026, 9:19 PM UTC, Toronto Sun as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:19 PM UTC
ClaimThe Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) expanded its recall of Compliments brand Smashed 100% Chicken Burgers due to undeclared egg.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Toronto Sun as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:19 PM UTC
ClaimLeadbetter Foods Inc. issued the recall on Aug. 27.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via CP24 as of Sep 1, 2026, 9:19 PM UTC
ClaimThe recall notice came on Monday from CFIA.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Toronto Sun as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:19 PM UTC, CP24 as of Sep 1, 2026, 9:19 PM UTC
ClaimThe Canadian Food Inspection Agency has classified the recall as a Class 2 (Class II) recall.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via CP24 as of Sep 1, 2026, 9:19 PM UTC, Toronto Sun as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:19 PM UTC
ClaimA Class 2 recall means there is a 'moderate risk' that consuming the food may lead to 'short-term or non-life-threatening health problems,' according to the CFIA.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via CP24 as of Sep 1, 2026, 9:19 PM UTC, Toronto Sun as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:19 PM UTC
ClaimThe affected product weighs 680 grams and contains eight burgers weighing 84 grams each.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via CP24 as of Sep 1, 2026, 9:19 PM UTC, Toronto Sun as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:19 PM UTC
ClaimThe package has the UPC code 0 55742 58333 5.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via CP24 as of Sep 1, 2026, 9:19 PM UTC, Toronto Sun as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:19 PM UTC
ClaimThe recall applies to all codes where egg is not declared on the label.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Toronto Sun as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:19 PM UTC
ClaimThe CFIA wrote in its online notice: 'Do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product.'	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via CP24 as of Sep 1, 2026, 9:19 PM UTC, Toronto Sun as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:19 PM UTC
ClaimMost pre-packaged foods must carry a label with ingredients listed in decreasing order of proportion, according to the Food and Drug Regulations.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via CP24 as of Sep 1, 2026, 9:19 PM UTC
ClaimEarlier in August, the same product was recalled for the same allergen risk, with packages of eight 85-gram patties and the same recalling firm Leadbetter Foods Inc.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Toronto Sun as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:19 PM UTC
ClaimThe CFIA didn't mention how many packages were sold in Canada or whether any customers were harmed.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via CP24 as of Sep 1, 2026, 9:19 PM UTC
ClaimNeither recall notice mentioned if any allergic reactions had been reported.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Toronto Sun as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:19 PM UTC, CP24 as of Sep 1, 2026, 9:19 PM UTC
ClaimThe first recall notice also had a Class II recall.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Toronto Sun as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:19 PM UTC

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2 distinct · 2 mastheads · 2 articles consulted: CP24, Toronto Sun 15 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-09-01