Durra brand seasoning products recalled due to undeclared sesame and wheat

Starting date:

April 12, 2018

Type of communication:

Recall

Alert sub-type:

Updated Food Recall Warning (Allergen)

Subcategory:

Allergen - Sesame Seeds, Allergen - Wheat

Hazard classification:

Class 1

Source of recall:

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Recalling firm:

Phoenicia Group Inc.

Distribution:

Ontario, Possibly National, Quebec

Extent of the product distribution:

Retail

CFIA reference number:

12179

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• Who is affected
• Background
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Advisory details

Ottawa, April 12, 2018 - The food recall warning issued on March 28, 2018 has been updated to include additional product and allergen information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Phoenicia Group Inc. is recalling Durra brand seasoning products from the marketplace because they may contain sesame and wheat which are not declared on the label. People with an allergy to sesame or wheat, celiac disease or other gluten-related disorders should not consume the recalled products 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 sesame or wheat, celiac disease or other gluten-related disorders 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 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 products from the marketplace.

Affected products

Affected products

Brand name	Common name	Size	Code(s) on product	UPC
Durra	Mansaf Seasoning	70 g	PD: 10/05/2017 BB: 09/04/2019 Lot: 03	6 251136 007096
Durra	Dukka Madiny	350 g	PD: 11/05/2017 BB: 10/04/2019 Lot: 02	6 251136 001124
Durra	Kabsa Mix	75 g	PD: 23/12/2017 BB: 22/12/2019 Lot: 16	6 251136 007133
Durra	Kabsa Mix	75 g	PD: 10/04/2017 BB: 09/04/2019 Lot: 03	6 251136 007133
Durra	Biryani Mix	75 g	PD: 23/12/2017 BB: 22/12/2019 Lot: 14	6 251136 014896
Durra	Biryani Mix	75 g	PD: 10/04/2017 BB: 09/04/2019 Lot: 03	6 251136 014896

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Media enquiries

CFIA Media Relations

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