Certain Ocean Food brand seafood products recalled due to undeclared egg

Starting date:

January 22, 2016

Type of communication:

Recall

Alert sub-type:

Food Recall Warning (Allergen)

Subcategory:

Allergen - Egg

Hazard classification:

Class 1

Source of recall:

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Recalling firm:

Ocean Food Company Ltd.

Distribution:

Ontario, Possibly National, Quebec

Extent of the product distribution:

Retail

CFIA reference number:

10346

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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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  Media enquiries

Advisory details

Ottawa, January 22, 2016 - Ocean Food Company Ltd. is recalling certain Ocean Food brand seafood products from the marketplace because they may contain egg which is not declared on the label. People who have an allergy to egg should not consume and distributors, retailers and food service establishments such as hotels, restaurants, cafeterias, hospitals and nursing homes should not sell or use the recalled products described below.

Recalled products may have been sold under other brand names besides the one identified or without a brand name at all, such as in bulk. These products have been sold from cash and carry locations. If you are unsure as to whether products are included in this recall, contact the location where they were purchased.

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 egg, do not consume the recalled products as they may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction.

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Who is affected

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

Background

This recall was triggered by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) inspection activities. 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

Images

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Media enquiries

CFIA Media Relations

613-773-6600