PC brand chicken strips - gluten free recalled due to undeclared gluten/wheat

Starting date:

August 31, 2020

Type of communication:

Recall

Alert sub-type:

Food Recall Warning (Allergen)

Subcategory:

Allergen - Gluten, Allergen - Wheat

Hazard classification:

Class 1

Source of recall:

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Recalling firm:

Loblaw Companies Limited

Distribution:

National

Extent of the product distribution:

Consumer

CFIA reference number:

13993

Last updated:
2020-09-24

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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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  Related AWRs
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  Media enquiries

Advisory details

Ottawa, August 31, 2020 - Loblaw Companies Limited is recalling PC brand chicken strips – gluten free from the marketplace because they contain gluten/wheat which is not declared on the label. People who have an allergy to wheat, or have celiac disease or other gluten-related disorders should not consume the recalled product described below.

Recalled product

What you should do

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

If you have an allergy to wheat, or have celiac disease or other gluten-related disorders, 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
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Who is affected

There have been reported reactions associated with the consumption of this product.

Background

This recall was triggered by consumer complaints.  The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (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 the recalled product from the marketplace.

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Related AWRs

PC brand chicken strips – gluten free recalled due to undeclared gluten/wheat

2020-09-24 | Food

Recall

Media enquiries

Company information

Presidents choice

1-888-495-5111

https://www.loblaws.ca/contact-us

Public enquiries

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

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

Email: cfia.enquiries-demandederenseignements.acia@canada.ca

Media relations

Telephone: 613-773-6600

Email: cfia.media.acia@canada.ca