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Sardo brand Arugula Pesto recalled due to undeclared milk
- Starting date:
- September 2, 2016
- Type of communication:
- Recall
- Alert sub-type:
- Food Recall Warning (Allergen)
- Subcategory:
- Allergen - Milk
- Hazard classification:
- Class 2
- Source of recall:
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- Recalling firm:
- Sardo Foods
- Distribution:
- Ontario
- Extent of the product distribution:
- Retail
- CFIA reference number:
- 10865
- Advisory details
- What you should do
- Who is affected
- Background
- Affected products
- Images
- Media enquiries
Advisory details
Ottawa, September 2, 2016 - Sardo Foods is recalling Sardo brand Arugula Pesto from the marketplace because it may contain milk which is not declared on the label. People with an allergy to milk 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 milk, 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 has been one reported reaction associated with the consumption of this product.
Background
This recall was triggered by a consumer complaint. 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
| Brand name | Common name | Size | Code(s) on product | UPC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sardo | Arugula Pesto | 228 g (4 x 57 g) | BB/MA 2017/JA/04/A | 0 55823 02806 9 |
Images
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Media enquiries
CFIA Media Relations
613-773-6600