Orion Ball recalled due to undeclared squid, crab, and shrimp

Starting date:

May 15, 2015

Type of communication:

Recall

Alert sub-type:

Food Recall Warning (Allergen)

Subcategory:

Allergen - Crustacean/Shellfish

Hazard classification:

Class 1

Source of recall:

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Recalling firm:

Seoul Trading Corp.

Distribution:

Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Possibly National, Saskatchewan

Extent of the product distribution:

Retail

CFIA reference number:

9832

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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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Advisory details

Ottawa, May 15, 2015 - Seoul Trading Corporation is recalling Orion Ball from the marketplace because it contains squid, crab, and shrimp which are not declared on the label. People with an allergy to squid, crab, or shrimp should not consume the recalled product described below.

What you should do

Check to see if you have recalled product in your home. Recalled product should be thrown out or returned to the store where it was purchased.

If you have an allergy to squid, crab, or shrimp, do not consume the recalled product as it 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 have been no reported reactions associated with the consumption of this product.

Background

This recall was triggered by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) inspection activities. 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

Images

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Media enquiries

CFIA Media Relations

613-773-6600