Oysters from P.E.I. shellfish company recalled for possible salmonella contamination: CFIA

Shucked Malpeque oysters are seen on a serving board in Summerside, P.E.I., Sunday, Jul 20, 2025. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Giordano Ciampini)

Oysters from a Prince Edward Island shellfish company are being recalled due to possible salmonella contamination.

A recall of certain products from Five Star Shellfish Inc. — distributed in Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Quebec — was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) test results, according to a news release from the regulatory agency.

The CFIA says it is conducting a food safety investigation that could lead to the recall of other products and there have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of the oysters.

The Five Star Shellfish Inc. products included in the recall are:

• 100 count Malpeque oysters – harvest/process date June 22, 2026 – shipping date June 22, 2026 – harvest location PEI 1Q – Grade: Mix/Std
• 100 count Malpeque oysters – harvest/process date June 22, 2026 – shipping date June 23, 2026 – harvest location PEI 1Q – Grade: Mix/Std
• 100 count Malpeque oysters – harvest/process date June 22, 2026 – shipping date June 23, 2026 – harvest location PEI 1Q – Grade: Sm/Std
• 25 count Malpeque oysters - harvest/process date June 22, 2026 – shipping date June 23, 2026 – harvest location PEI 1Q – Grade: Standard; BB: July 22, 2026
• 2.5 lbs Malpeque oysters harvest/process date June 22, 2026 – shipping date June 23, 2026 – harvest location PEI 1Q – Grade: Standard; BB: July 22, 2026
• 100 count Conway Pearls oysters – harvest/process date June 22, 2026 – shipping date June 22, 2026 – harvest location PEI 1Q – Grade: Choice
• 100 count Conway Pearls oysters - harvest/process date June 22, 2026 – shipping date June 23, 2026 – harvest location PEI 1Q – Grade: Choice
• 100 count Gooseberry oysters - harvest/process date June 22, 2026 – shipping date June 23, 2026 – harvest location PEI 1Q – Grade: Choice

The CFIA is advising Canadians not to consume, use, sell, serve, or distribute the recalled products.

The federal agency warns that food contaminated with salmonella may look or smell normal.

Most people who become ill recover fully on their own, but a salmonella infection can be serious for young children and people over 60, those with weakened immune systems and those who are pregnant. Common symptoms include fever, headache, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.

“If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, contact your healthcare provider,” reads the release.

The CFIA says anyone who discovers they have the recalled products should throw them out or return them to the location where they were purchased.

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