Gelato fino brand Tartufo products recalled due to undeclared almonds and wheat

Starting date:

October 1, 2014

Type of communication:

Recall

Alert sub-type:

Updated Food Recall Warning (Allergen)

Subcategory:

Allergen - Tree Nut, Allergen - Wheat

Hazard classification:

Class 1

Source of recall:

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Recalling firm:

Rich Products of Canada Ltd.

Distribution:

Alberta, Ontario, Possibly National, Quebec

Extent of the product distribution:

Retail

CFIA reference number:

9287

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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, October 1, 2014 - The food recall warning issued on September 26, 2014, has been updated to include additional distribution information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Rich Products of Canada Ltd. is recalling Gelato fino brand Tartufo products from the marketplace because they may contain almonds and wheat which are not declared on the label. People with an allergy to almonds or wheat 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 almonds or wheat, do not consume the recalled products as they may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction.

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• View our detailed explanation of the food safety investigation and recall process

Who is affected

There has been one reported reaction associated with the consumption of these products.

Background

This recall was triggered by the company. 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.

Affected products

Related AWRs

Gelato fino brand Tartufo products recalled due to undeclared almonds and wheat

2014-09-26 | Food

Recall

Gelato fino brand Tartufo products recalled due to undeclared almonds and wheat

2014-09-26 | Food

Recall

Media enquiries

CFIA Media Relations

613-773-6600