The agency says the seeds are from a range of plant species and have postmarks from differing countries, but they appear to be low-risk.

The agency said anyone who receives a seed package should contact their regional CFIA office immediately.

The flight was carrying about 500 puppies, many of which were dehydrated, weak or vomiting, according to the CFIA.

"One of our best defences against invasive species is early detection and management."

The deceased worker was among dozens of Maple Leaf Foods employees with COVID-19 at seven different plants across its North American network.

A Winnipeg lab worker is in self-isolation after they entered an animal cubicle containing chickens that had been exposed to the new coronavirus.

The Alberta government is redeploying food inspectors to service the increased demand for meat.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has warned the impacted products were sold in Quebec stores through March 26 and should not be consumed.

The recalled products were sold at Giant Tiger locations in Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia.

According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, the product is being recalled because it may contain egg, an ingredient not declared on the label.