Dr. Praeger's brand Organic Kale & Quinoa Veggie Burgers recalled due to undeclared egg

Starting date:

November 10, 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:

Costco Wholesale Canada Ltd.

Distribution:

New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec

Extent of the product distribution:

Retail

CFIA reference number:

11016

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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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  Related AWRs
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Advisory details

Ottawa, November 10, 2016 - Costco Wholesale Canada Ltd. is recalling Dr. Praeger's Organic Kale & Quinoa Veggie Burgers from the marketplace because they contain egg which is not declared on the label. People with an allergy to egg should not consume the recalled product described below.

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 product as it may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction.

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Who is affected

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

Background

This recall was triggered by a recall in another country. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (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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Related AWRs

Dr. Praeger's brand Organic Kale & Quinoa Veggie Burgers recalled due to undeclared egg

2016-11-11 | Food

Recall

Media enquiries

CFIA Media Relations

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