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Food recall warning

MacMillan's Specialty Foods brand McCain 3/8" Staycrisp Straight Cut Fries recalled due to undeclared gluten and wheat

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Summary

Product
McCain 3/8" Staycrisp Straight Cut Fries
Issue
Food - Allergen - Gluten
Food - Allergen - Wheat
What to do

Do not consume recalled products to which you are allergic or sensitive. Do not consume the recalled product if you have celiac disease or other gluten-related disorders.

Affected products

Brand Product Size UPC Codes
MacMillan's Specialty Foods McCain 3/8" Staycrisp Straight Cut Fries 2.04 kg 1 89987 76455 3 All codes where wheat is not declared on the label

Issue

The affected product is being recalled from the marketplace because it may contain gluten and wheat which are not declared on the label.

The recalled product has been sold in Ontario.

What you should do

  • Check to see if you have recalled products
  • Do not consume recalled products to which you are allergic or sensitive as they may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction
  • If you have celiac disease or other gluten-related disorders, do not consume the recalled product as it may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction
  • Do not serve, use, sell or distribute recalled products
  • Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased

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Additional information

Background

This recall was triggered by a consumer complaint.

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

What is being done

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products.

The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing recalled products from the marketplace.

Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Food recall warning
Category
Food - Fruits and vegetables - Frozen
Companies

MacMillan's Specialty Foods

Published by
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Audience
General public
Recall class
Class 1
Identification number
RA-72679
Canadian Food Inspection Agency ID
15395
Media and public enquiries

Public enquiries

Toll-free: 1-800-442-2342 (Canada and U.S.)

Telephone: 1-613-773-2342 (local or international)

Email: information@inspection.gc.ca

Media relations

Telephone: 613-773-6600

Email: cfia.media.acia@inspection.gc.ca

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