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Central Fresh Market brand pork sausages recalled due to undeclared wheat
- Starting date:
- May 7, 2014
- Type of communication:
- Recall
- Alert sub-type:
- Food Recall Warning (Allergen)
- Subcategory:
- Allergen - Wheat
- Hazard classification:
- Class 1
- Source of recall:
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- Recalling firm:
- Central Fresh Market Ltd.
- Distribution:
- Ontario
- Extent of the product distribution:
- Retail
- CFIA reference number:
- 8847
- Advisory details
- What you should do
- Who is affected
- Background
- Affected products
- Images
- Media enquiries
Advisory details
Ottawa, May 7, 2014 - Central Fresh Market Ltd. is recalling pork sausage and breakfast sausages from the marketplace because they contain wheat which is not declared on the label. People with an allergy to wheat should not consume the recalled products described below.
The following products were only sold at the Central Fresh Market in Kitchener, Ontario.
What you should do
If you have an allergy to wheat, do not consume the recalled product as it 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 reactions associated with the consumption of these products.
Background
This recall was triggered by 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 product from the marketplace.
Affected products
| Brand name | Common name | Size | UPC | Additional info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Fresh Market Ltd. | Pino's Fresh Garlic Pork Sausage | Variable | Starting with 0 202149 | All product with a "packed on" date prior to and including 14.MA.02 |
| Central Fresh Market Ltd. | Pino's Garlic Pork Breakfast Sausage | Variable | Starting with 0 202160 | All product with a "packed on" date prior to and including 14.MA.02 |
| Central Fresh Market Ltd. | Central's Own Store Made Pork Breakfast Sausage | Variable | Starting with 0 202170 | All product with a "packed on" date prior to and including 14.MA.02 |
Images
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Media enquiries
CFIA Media Relations
613-773-6600