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Food recall warning

Certain Heinz brand infant food may contain packaging defects that may allow the entry of spoilage microorganisms

Starting date:: March 9, 2014
Type of communication:: Advisory
Alert sub-type:: Consumer Advisory
Subcategory:: Other
Hazard classification:: Class 3
Source of recall:: Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Recalling firm:: Heinz Canada
Distribution:: National
Extent of the product distribution:: Retail
CFIA reference number:: 8681

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

Advisory details

Ottawa, March 9, 2014 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is informing the public that Heinz Canada has conducted a voluntary recall. The products may contain a packaging defect that may allow the entry of spoilage microorganisms.

Health Canada has reviewed the information related to these products and conducted a health risk assessment. Health Canada concluded that the health risk associated with the consumption of these products is very low to remote.

What you should do

Check to see if you have the products in your home. If the products are in your home do not consume them.

Spoiled packages may not be necessarily dangerous and may be identifiable. However, if spoiled food is inadvertently consumed, it is advisable to watch for symptoms that may include upset stomach, vomiting and diarrhea.

Who is affected

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

Background

This warning was triggered by a consumer complaint. The importer, Heinz Canada, is voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace.

Affected products

Affected products
Brand name	Common name	Size	Code(s) on product	UPC	Additional info
Heinz	Peas zucchini spinach	128 mL	06/11/14 HH:MM* 2203+0 8EX EX57	0 57000 03423 8	* HH:MM indicates the time
Heinz	Sweet baby vegetables	128 mL	05/11/14 HH:MM* 2193+0 8EV EX57	0 57000 03424 5	* HH:MM indicates the time
Heinz	Beef bolognese with vegetables	128 mL	24/12/14 HH:MM* 2683+0 8GN EX57	0 57000 03420 7	* HH:MM indicates the time
Heinz	Beef butternut squash rice spinach	128 mL	23/12/14 HH:MM* 2673+0 8EY EX57 23/12/14 HH:MM* 2673+1 8EY EX57	0 57000 03421 4	* HH:MM indicates the time
Heinz	Tuna sweet corn chowder	128 mL	07/11/14 HH:MM* 2213+0 8GV EX57	0 57000 03422 1	* HH:MM indicates the time
Heinz	Butternut squash apricot peas couscous	128 mL	05/11/14 HH:MM* 2193+0 8EW EX57	0 57000 03425 2	* HH:MM indicates the time