Pride of Szeged brand Hungarian Paprika recalled due to undeclared peanut

Starting date:

February 23, 2015

Type of communication:

Recall

Alert sub-type:

Food Recall Warning (Allergen)

Subcategory:

Allergen - Peanut

Hazard classification:

Class 1

Source of recall:

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Recalling firm:

S & F Food Importers Inc.

Distribution:

Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario

Extent of the product distribution:

Retail

CFIA reference number:

9655

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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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  Media enquiries

Advisory details

Ottawa, February 23, 2015 - S & F Food Importers Inc. is recalling Pride of Szeged brand Hungarian Paprika from the marketplace because it may contain peanut which is not declared on the label. People with an allergy to peanut should not consume the recalled product 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 peanut, 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 a recall in another country. 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 recalled product from the marketplace.

Affected products

Images

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Media enquiries

CFIA Media Relations

613-773-6600