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Food recall warning

Master Kong brand noodle products recalled due to undeclared egg and sesame

Starting date:
February 19, 2014
Type of communication:
Recall
Alert sub-type:
Updated Food Recall Warning
Subcategory:
Allergen - Egg, Allergen - Sesame Seeds
Hazard classification:
Class 1
Source of recall:
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Recalling firm:
New World Imports Ltd.
Distribution:
British Columbia
Extent of the product distribution:
Consumer
CFIA reference number:
8632

Advisory details

Ottawa, February 19, 2014 - The food recall warning issued on February 13, 2014 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) food safety investigation.

New World Imports Ltd. is recalling Master Kong brand noodle products from the marketplace because they contain egg and/or sesame which are not declared on the label. People with an allergy to egg or sesame should not consume the recalled products described below.

What you should do

If you have an allergy to egg or sesame, do not consume the recalled products as they may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction.

Who is affected

There have been no reported allergic reactions associated with the consumption of these products.

Background

This recall was triggered by a complaint. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.

The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing recalled products from the marketplace.

Affected products

Affected products
Brand name Common name Size Code(s) on product UPC
Master Kong
(Chinese Characters only)
Roasted Beef Noodle – Instant Noodles 100 g x 5 All codes where egg is not declared on the label 6 900873 715015
6 900873 710171
(individual packages)
Master Kong
(Chinese Characters only)
Hot Beef Noodle – Instant Noodles 101 g x 5 All codes where egg and sesame are not declared on the label 6 900873 715411
6 900873 710393
(individual packages)

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