The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for Les Fermes Lufa brand broccoli microgreens due to possible pathogenic E. coli contamination. The recall covers 50-gram packs sold online in Ontario and Quebec between April 20 and May 8, 2026. Anyone who purchased these products is being advised not to consume them.
Les Fermes Lufa is a well-known Montreal-based urban farming operation with a large direct-to-consumer subscriber base, so the reach of this recall could be significant even if the retail footprint is limited. E. coli in microgreens is a recurring food safety concern given their raw consumption and the warm, humid growing conditions used in controlled environment production.
If you carry or source microgreens from Canadian CEA operations, now is a good time to verify your suppliers' sanitation protocols. This recall will likely draw additional scrutiny to the broader microgreens category.