This page has been archived on the Web
Information identified as archived is provided for reference, research or recordkeeping purposes. It is not subject to the Government of Canada Web Standards and has not been altered or updated since it was archived. Please contact us to request a format other than those available.
Rice Porridge product recalled due to undeclared shellfish, milk and sesame
- Starting date:
- May 13, 2014
- Type of communication:
- Recall
- Alert sub-type:
- Updated Food Recall Warning (Allergen)
- Subcategory:
- Allergen - Crustacean/Shellfish, Allergen - Milk, Allergen - Sesame Seeds
- Hazard classification:
- Class 1
- Source of recall:
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- Recalling firm:
- N/A
- Distribution:
- Alberta, British Columbia, Possibly National, Saskatchewan
- Extent of the product distribution:
- Retail
- CFIA reference number:
- 8870
- Advisory details
- What you should do
- Who is affected
- Background
- Affected products
- Images
- Related AWRs
- Media enquiries
Advisory details
Ottawa, May 13, 2014 - The food recall warning issued on April 24, 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.
Industry is recalling Rice Porridge products from the marketplace because they contain shellfish, milk and/or sesame seeds which are not declared on the label. People with an allergy to shellfish, milk or sesame should not consume the recalled products described below.
What you should do
If you have an allergy to shellfish, milk or sesame, do not consume the recalled products as they may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction.
- Learn more about common food allergies
- Sign up for recall notifications by email or follow us on Twitter
Who is affected
There have been no reported allergic reactions associated with the consumption of this product.
Background
This recall was triggered by CFIA inspection activities. The 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
Brand name | Common name | Size | Code(s) on product | UPC |
---|---|---|---|---|
N/A (Korean Characters Only) | Rice Porridge with Vegetable | 404 g | All codes where clams, sesame seeds and milk do not appear on the label | 8 801047 162018 |
Images
Select thumbnail to enlarge - opens in a new window
Related AWRs
Media enquiries
CFIA Media Relations
613-773-6600