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Food recall warning

Aurora Brand Corn Gnocchi Recalled Due to Undeclared Gluten

Starting date:
December 9, 2013
Type of communication:
Recall
Alert sub-type:
Food Recall Warning (Allergen)
Subcategory:
Allergen - Gluten
Hazard classification:
Class 2
Source of recall:
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Recalling firm:
Aurora Importing & Distributing Ltd.
Distribution:
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Possibly National, Quebec
Extent of the product distribution:
Retail
CFIA reference number:
8497

Advisory details

Ottawa, December 9, 2013 - Aurora Importing & Distributing Ltd. is recalling Aurora brand Corn Gnocchi because it may contain gluten which is not declared on the label. People with sensitivities to gluten should not consume the recalled product described below.

What you should do

If you have sensitivities to gluten, do not consume the recalled product as it may cause a serious reaction.

Who is affected

There has been one reported reaction associated with the consumption of this product.

Background

This recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) test results. 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

Affected products
Brand name Common name Size Code(s) on product UPC
Aurora Corn Gnocchi 500 g Lot 0733 0 61659 01811 2

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