Ruffles brand Hot Wings Potato Chips recalled due to undeclared mustard

Starting date:

May 5, 2020

Type of communication:

Recall

Alert sub-type:

Food Recall Warning (Allergen)

Subcategory:

Allergen - Mustard

Hazard classification:

Class 1

Source of recall:

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Recalling firm:

Frito Lay Canada

Distribution:

Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador

Extent of the product distribution:

Retail

CFIA reference number:

13843

Last updated: 2020-05-06

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  Advisory details
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  What you should do
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Advisory details

Ottawa, May 5, 2020 - Frito Lay Canada is recalling Ruffles brand Hot Wings Potato Chips from the marketplace because they contain mustard which is not declared on the label. People with an allergy to mustard 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 mustard, 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
• Report a food safety or labelling concern

Who is affected

There have been no reported reactions associated with the consumption of this product.

Background

This recall was triggered by the company. 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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Media enquiries

Public enquiries

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