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Food recall warning

Mr. Christie's brand Arrowroot Biscuits recalled due to potential off-taste

Starting date:
October 28, 2016
Type of communication:
Recall
Alert sub-type:
Updated Food Recall Warning
Subcategory:
Other
Hazard classification:
Class 2
Source of recall:
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Recalling firm:
Mondelēz Canada
Distribution:
National
Extent of the product distribution:
Retail
CFIA reference number:
11115

Advisory details

Ottawa, October 28, 2016 - The food recall warning issued on October 21, 2016 has been updated to include additional codes. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Mondelēz Canada is recalling certain date codes of Mr. Christie's brand Arrowroot Biscuits from the marketplace due to potential off-taste. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

What you should do

If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.

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.

Who is affected

There have been reported illnesses 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 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

Affected products
Brand name Common name Size Code(s) on product UPC
Mr. Christie's Arrowroot Biscuits 350 g Best Before

2017 MR 01
0 66721 01046 9
Mr. Christie's Arrowroot Biscuits 3.6 kg –
300 x 12 g
(2-pack)
Best Before

2017 MA 13
1 00 66721 51404 9



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