ALLERGY ALERT – UNDECLARED WHEAT GLUTEN IN HEMPOLA BRAND GLUTEN FREE HEMPSEED FLOUR DISTRIBUTED IN ONTARIO
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Hempola Inc. issued this warning April 1, 2010. People with allergies to wheat and gluten should not consume the Hempola brand Gluten Free Hempseed Flour described below. The affected product may contain wheat gluten which is not declared on the label.
All lot codes of the Hempola brand Gluten Free Hempseed Flour, sold in 454 g packages bearing UPC 6 23188 78923 1 are affected by this alert. This product has been distributed in Ontario.
There has been one reported allergic reaction associated with the consumption of this product.
Consumption of this product may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction in persons with allergies to wheat.
The manufacturer, Hempola Inc., Barrie, ON is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The Hempola website is: http://www.oilseedworks.com/index.cfm
For more information, consumers and industry can call one of the following numbers:
Greg Herriott, Hempola Inc., at 416-587-1446;
CFIA at 1 800 442-2342 / TTY 1 800 465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Friday, April 2, 2010
Silani Mozzarella Cheese Listeria Recall April 2010
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Silani Sweet Cheese Ltd. are warning the public not to consume the Silani brand Mozzarella Cheese Product described below because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Brand: Silani
Product: Mozzarella Cheese
Size: 340 g
UPC: 0 650525 7
Best Before: 2011 MR 01
This product has been distributed in Ontario and Quebec.
Silani is a Schomberg Ontario based company; Their website is: http://www.silanicheese.com/
Brand: Silani
Product: Mozzarella Cheese
Size: 340 g
UPC: 0 650525 7
Best Before: 2011 MR 01
This product has been distributed in Ontario and Quebec.
Silani is a Schomberg Ontario based company; Their website is: http://www.silanicheese.com/
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Little Caesars Spice Paks Recall Ontario - Salmonella
Blue Line Foodservice Distribution Voluntarily Recalls “Spice Paks” distributed between December 18, 2009 and March 15, 2010 at Little Caesars restaurants in Ontario.
As a result of a recall of Black Pepper by Mincing Overseas Spice Company, Blue Line Foodservice Distribution of Farmington Hills, MI is voluntarily recalling Little Caesars Spice Paks.
The Spice Paks are small white packets, approximately 1.5'' X 2.5'' that contain black pepper and other spices. The Spice Paks may have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Before they were removed from the stores, they were available upon request to consumers at some Little Caesars stores in cities in Ontario only. They include: Woodstock, Chatham, Windsor, Kingston, Tilbury, St. Clair Beach, LaSalle, Barrie, Courtice, Mississauga, Whitby, Dundas, Stoney Creek, Essex, Leamington and Amherstburg. The Spice Paks are not used in making any Little Caesars food products.
To-date, no illnesses associated with the Spice Paks have been brought to the company’s attention. However, Blue Line Foodservice Distribution has voluntarily initiated this recall because of its commitment to the health and safety of consumers and its commitment to providing them with high quality products.
Consumers who have the Spice Paks in their possession should not use them and should throw them away. The Spice Paks are no longer available.
No products other than the Spice Pak mentioned above are involved in the recall at the stores concerned.
For more information, consumers can call the company at 800.722.3727 from 9 a.m. – 11 p.m. ET Monday – Friday, and 3 p.m. – 11 p.m. ET Saturday.
As a result of a recall of Black Pepper by Mincing Overseas Spice Company, Blue Line Foodservice Distribution of Farmington Hills, MI is voluntarily recalling Little Caesars Spice Paks.
The Spice Paks are small white packets, approximately 1.5'' X 2.5'' that contain black pepper and other spices. The Spice Paks may have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Before they were removed from the stores, they were available upon request to consumers at some Little Caesars stores in cities in Ontario only. They include: Woodstock, Chatham, Windsor, Kingston, Tilbury, St. Clair Beach, LaSalle, Barrie, Courtice, Mississauga, Whitby, Dundas, Stoney Creek, Essex, Leamington and Amherstburg. The Spice Paks are not used in making any Little Caesars food products.
To-date, no illnesses associated with the Spice Paks have been brought to the company’s attention. However, Blue Line Foodservice Distribution has voluntarily initiated this recall because of its commitment to the health and safety of consumers and its commitment to providing them with high quality products.
Consumers who have the Spice Paks in their possession should not use them and should throw them away. The Spice Paks are no longer available.
No products other than the Spice Pak mentioned above are involved in the recall at the stores concerned.
For more information, consumers can call the company at 800.722.3727 from 9 a.m. – 11 p.m. ET Monday – Friday, and 3 p.m. – 11 p.m. ET Saturday.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Safe & Healthy St. Patrick's Day
Best wishes for a safe and healthy St. Patrick's day. Though there are no known food safety or allergy alerts out on green beer so far today, for those of you (Irish or not) celebrating, please plan ahead.
Here are a few tips from MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) Canada:
Here are a few tips from MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) Canada:
- Before leaving, appoint a designated driver
- or, leave the car at home and call #TAXI for a ride
Frontier Natural Products - Seasoning & Spice Salmonella Recall
HEALTH HAZARD ALERT - CERTAIN FRONTIER BRAND SEASONINGS AND SPICES MAY CONTAIN SALMONELLA BACTERIA
The public warning issued March 12, 2010 has been expanded to include additional products.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume the Frontier brand seasonings and spices described below because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella.
The following seasoning and spices, manufactured by Frontier Natural Products Co-op, Norway, Iowa, USA, are affected by this alert. These products contain black pepper which has been recalled by Mincing Overseas Spice Company of Dayton, New Jersey, USA because of possible contamination with Salmonella.
BRAND: FRONTIER
Product: Garlic N Herb blend
Size: 16 oz. / 453 g
UPC: 0 89836 00295 2
CODE: 0035, 9324, 9334, 9344, 9363
Product: Greek Seasoning blend
Size: 16 oz. / 453 g
UPC: 0 89836 00353 9
CODES: 0032, 9310
Product: Muchi Curry Powder
Size: 16 oz. / 453 g
UPC: 0 89836 00138 2
Codes: 0004, 9350
Product: Spaghetti Seasoning
Size: 16 oz. / 453 g
UPC: 0 89836 00384 3
CODES: 9341
Product: Thai Seasoning blend
Size: 16 oz. / 453 g
UPC: 0 89836 00387 4
CODE: 0015
Product: Veggie Pepper blend
Size: 16 oz. / 453 g
UPC: 0 89836 00366 9
CODES: 0034, 9352
The affected products may also have been sold in bulk. If you think you have purchased these spices and seasonings and cannot identify the original brand or code, you are advised to check with your place of purchase.
These products may have been distributed nationally.
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
Frontier Natural Products Co-Op website http://www.frontiercoop.com/ Other brands associated with Frontier Co-Op are: Simply Organic, and Aura Cacia.
For more information consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).
The public warning issued March 12, 2010 has been expanded to include additional products.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume the Frontier brand seasonings and spices described below because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella.
The following seasoning and spices, manufactured by Frontier Natural Products Co-op, Norway, Iowa, USA, are affected by this alert. These products contain black pepper which has been recalled by Mincing Overseas Spice Company of Dayton, New Jersey, USA because of possible contamination with Salmonella.
BRAND: FRONTIER
Product: Garlic N Herb blend
Size: 16 oz. / 453 g
UPC: 0 89836 00295 2
CODE: 0035, 9324, 9334, 9344, 9363
Product: Greek Seasoning blend
Size: 16 oz. / 453 g
UPC: 0 89836 00353 9
CODES: 0032, 9310
Product: Muchi Curry Powder
Size: 16 oz. / 453 g
UPC: 0 89836 00138 2
Codes: 0004, 9350
Product: Spaghetti Seasoning
Size: 16 oz. / 453 g
UPC: 0 89836 00384 3
CODES: 9341
Product: Thai Seasoning blend
Size: 16 oz. / 453 g
UPC: 0 89836 00387 4
CODE: 0015
Product: Veggie Pepper blend
Size: 16 oz. / 453 g
UPC: 0 89836 00366 9
CODES: 0034, 9352
The affected products may also have been sold in bulk. If you think you have purchased these spices and seasonings and cannot identify the original brand or code, you are advised to check with your place of purchase.
These products may have been distributed nationally.
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
Frontier Natural Products Co-Op website http://www.frontiercoop.com/ Other brands associated with Frontier Co-Op are: Simply Organic, and Aura Cacia.
For more information consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).
Monday, March 15, 2010
Lay's Potato Chip Recall Canada - Salmonella
HEALTH HAZARD ALERT - VARIOUS FOODS CONTAINING HYDROLYZED VEGETABLE PROTEINS (HVP) RECALLED BY BASIC FOOD FLAVORS INC. MAY CONTAIN SALMONELLA BACTERIA
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume the foods described below because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella. These foods contain dry powder and paste hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) ingredients which have been recalled in the U.S. and Canada by Basic Food Flavors Inc. due to Salmonella contamination.
The following flavours and sizes of Lay's Potato Chip manufactured in Canada have been recalled:
Brand: Lay's
Product: Smokey Bacon Flavour Potato Chips
Sizes: 43g (Fresh Until dates between MR 23 and MA 4, inclusive) and 235 gram (Fresh Until dates between MR 23 and AL 27, inclusive)
UPC Codes: 0 60410 06043 8 and 0 60410 07032 1
This is part of a wider alert that involves a number of snack foods and dips that have been made in Canada and the U.S. and distributed nation-wide.
For the complete list of recalled products, including those listed above; please visit our Web site at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/corpaffr/recarapp/2010/salmonellaprotbe.shtml.
Pepsico - Frito Lay website
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume the foods described below because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella. These foods contain dry powder and paste hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) ingredients which have been recalled in the U.S. and Canada by Basic Food Flavors Inc. due to Salmonella contamination.
The following flavours and sizes of Lay's Potato Chip manufactured in Canada have been recalled:
Brand: Lay's
Product: Smokey Bacon Flavour Potato Chips
Sizes: 43g (Fresh Until dates between MR 23 and MA 4, inclusive) and 235 gram (Fresh Until dates between MR 23 and AL 27, inclusive)
UPC Codes: 0 60410 06043 8 and 0 60410 07032 1
This is part of a wider alert that involves a number of snack foods and dips that have been made in Canada and the U.S. and distributed nation-wide.
For the complete list of recalled products, including those listed above; please visit our Web site at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/corpaffr/recarapp/2010/salmonellaprotbe.shtml.
Pepsico - Frito Lay website
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Siena Dried Meats - Listeria Recall
HEALTH HAZARD ALERT – CERTAIN SIENA BRAND DRIED MEAT PRODUCTS MAY CONTAIN LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Siena Foods Ltd. are warning the public not to consume certain Siena brand dried meat products described below because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
The following products are affected by this alert.
1. Siena brand Coppa sold in variable weight packages weighing approximately 300-400 g bearing best before dates 10 JN21 or no date.
2. Siena brand Prosciuttini or Prosciuttini Hot sold in variable weight packages weighing approximately 300-400 g bearing best before dates 10 JN20, 10JN21, 10JN22.
These products have been distributed in Ontario and Alberta. However, they may have been distributed nationally.
This alert is based on positive test results for Listeria monocytogenes in a product sample and CFIA's investigation of these findings.
The CFIA is aware of reported listeriosis illness in Ontario and is collaborating with Health Authorities in Ontario in their investigation of these illnesses.
This alert is associated with the Health Hazard Alert issued on March 11, 2010
http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/corpaffr/recarapp/2010/20100311be.shtml.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Siena Foods Ltd. are warning the public not to consume certain Siena brand dried meat products described below because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
The following products are affected by this alert.
1. Siena brand Coppa sold in variable weight packages weighing approximately 300-400 g bearing best before dates 10 JN21 or no date.
2. Siena brand Prosciuttini or Prosciuttini Hot sold in variable weight packages weighing approximately 300-400 g bearing best before dates 10 JN20, 10JN21, 10JN22.
These products have been distributed in Ontario and Alberta. However, they may have been distributed nationally.
This alert is based on positive test results for Listeria monocytogenes in a product sample and CFIA's investigation of these findings.
The CFIA is aware of reported listeriosis illness in Ontario and is collaborating with Health Authorities in Ontario in their investigation of these illnesses.
This alert is associated with the Health Hazard Alert issued on March 11, 2010
http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/corpaffr/recarapp/2010/20100311be.shtml.
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