Shirakiku brand Frozen Fish Cakes recalled due to undeclared egg
- Starting date:
- July 10, 2019
- Type of communication:
- Recall
- Alert sub-type:
- Food Recall Warning (Allergen)
- Subcategory:
- Allergen - Egg
- Hazard classification:
- Class 1
- Source of recall:
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- Recalling firm:
- Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc.
- Distribution:
- Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan
- Extent of the product distribution:
- Retail
- CFIA reference number:
- 13078
Last updated: 2019-07-23
- Advisory details
- What you should do
- Who is affected
- Background
- Affected products
- Images
- Related AWRs
- Media enquiries
Advisory details
Ottawa, July 10, 2019 - Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. is recalling Shirakiku brand Frozen Fish Cakes from the marketplace because they may contain egg which is not declared on the label. People with an allergy to egg should not consume the recalled products 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 egg, do not consume the recalled products as they 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 these products.
Background
This recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) test results. 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
| Brand name | Common name | Size | Code(s) on product | UPC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirakiku |
Fried Fish Cake (Gobou Maki) (Item 92555) |
150 g | All codes where egg is not declared on the label | 0 74410 92555 0 |
| Shirakiku |
Fried Fish Cake (Ika Maki) (Item 92556) |
150 g | All codes where egg is not declared on the label | 0 74410 92556 7 |
Images
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Related AWRs
Media enquiries
- Company information
- Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc.
Telephone: 604-303-8620
Email: recall@wismettacusa.com
- 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