Abbott brand Calcilo XD Powder recalled due to rancidity and off-colour

Starting date:

September 13, 2019

Type of communication:

Recall

Alert sub-type:

Food Recall Warning

Subcategory:

Chemical, Microbiological - Other, Other

Hazard classification:

Class 2

Source of recall:

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Recalling firm:

Abbott Laboratories

Distribution:

Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Newfoundland and Labrador

Extent of the product distribution:

Consumer

CFIA reference number:

13210

Last updated: 2019-09-19

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  Advisory details
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  What you should do
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  Who is affected
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  Background
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  Affected products
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  Media enquiries

Advisory details

Ottawa, September 13, 2019 - Abbott Laboratories is recalling Abbott brand Calcilo XD powder from the marketplace due to rancidity and off-colour. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.

What you should do

Check to see if you have the recalled product in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased.

Food that is rancid, has an unusual odour or smells 'off' should not be consumed. Consumption of rancid food may cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

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Who is affected

There have been reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.

Background

This recall was triggered by the company. 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 the recalled product from the marketplace.

Affected products

Images

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Media enquiries

Company information

Abbott Laboratories: 1-855-733-4201

Public enquiries

Toll-free: 1-800-442-2342 (Canada and U.S.)

Telephone: 1-613-773-2342 (local or international)

Email: cfia.enquiries-demandederenseignements.acia@canada.ca

Media relations

Telephone: 613-773-6600

Email: cfia.media.acia@canada.ca