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Candra International brand Organic Noodles recalled due to undeclared wheat
- Starting date:
- August 3, 2016
- Type of communication:
- Recall
- Alert sub-type:
- Updated Food Recall Warning (Allergen)
- Subcategory:
- Allergen - Gluten, Allergen - Wheat
- Hazard classification:
- Class 1
- Source of recall:
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- Recalling firm:
- Candra International
- Distribution:
- Possibly National, Quebec
- Extent of the product distribution:
- Retail
- CFIA reference number:
- 10817
Advisory details
What you should do
Who is affected
Background
Affected products
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Advisory details
Ottawa, August 3, 2016 - The food recall warning issued on July 25, 2016 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) food safety investigation.
Candra International is recalling Candra International brand Organic Noodles from the marketplace because they contain wheat which is not declared on the label. People with an allergy to wheat or sensitivity to gluten should not consume the recalled products described below.
The following products have been sold in Quebec and through Internet sales.
What you should do
Check to see if you have recalled products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.
If you have an allergy to wheat or sensitivity to gluten, do not consume the recalled products as they may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction.
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- View our detailed explanation of the food safety investigation and recall process
Who is affected
There have been no reported reactions associated with the consumption of these products.
Background
This recall was triggered by a consumer complaint. 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 product from the marketplace.
Affected products
Brand name | Common name | Size | Code(s) on product | UPC |
---|---|---|---|---|
Candra International | Organic Konjac Noodles | 300 g | All codes where wheat is not declared on the label | 6 942838 100054 |
Candra International | Organic Black Shirataki Noodles | 300 g | All codes where wheat is not declared on the label | 6 942838 100023 |
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Media enquiries
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