Fresh lychees recalled due to undeclared sulphites

Starting date:

September 6, 2018

Type of communication:

Recall

Alert sub-type:

Updated Food Recall Warning (Allergen)

Subcategory:

Allergen - Sulphites

Hazard classification:

Class 1

Source of recall:

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Recalling firm:

Monco Produce Inc.

Distribution:

Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Possibly National, Saskatchewan

Extent of the product distribution:

Consumer

CFIA reference number:

12464

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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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  Affected products
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  Related AWRs
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  Media enquiries

Advisory details

Ottawa, September 6, 2018 - The food recall warning issued on August 31, 2018, has been updated to include additional distribution information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Monco Produce Inc. is recalling fresh lychees from the marketplace because they contain sulphites which are not declared on the label. People with a sensitivity to sulphites should not consume the recalled product described below.

The affected product was sold in bulk or may have been packed by retail stores in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, and possibly other provinces or territories. Consumers who are unsure if they have purchased affected product should check with their retail store.

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 a sensitivity to sulphites, do not consume the recalled product as it 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 this product.

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

Related AWRs

Fresh lychees recalled due to undeclared sulphites

2018-08-31 | Food

Recall

Media enquiries

CFIA Media Relations

613-773-6600