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Various imported corn snacks recalled due to undeclared peanut, wheat, gluten, egg and soy
- Starting date:
- May 19, 2017
- Type of communication:
- Recall
- Alert sub-type:
- Food Recall Warning (Allergen)
- Subcategory:
- Allergen - Egg, Allergen - Gluten, Allergen - Peanut, Allergen - Soy, Allergen - Wheat
- Hazard classification:
- Class 1
- Source of recall:
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- Recalling firm:
- Uncle T's foods Inc.
- Distribution:
- Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario
- Extent of the product distribution:
- Consumer
- CFIA reference number:
- 11421
Advisory details
What you should do
Who is affected
Background
Affected products
Images
Media enquiries
Advisory details
Ottawa, May 19, 2017 - Uncle T Foods Inc. is recalling various imported corn snacks from the marketplace because they may contain peanut, wheat, gluten, egg and soy which are not declared on the label. People with an allergy to peanut, wheat, egg and soy or a sensitivity to gluten 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 peanut, wheat, egg and soy, or a sensitivity to gluten, 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
Who is affected
There has been one reported reaction associated with the consumption of one of these products.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hsia Hsia Chiao (Chinese only) | Artificial Chicken Flv. Corn Chip | 125 g | All codes where peanut, egg, gluten and wheat are not declared | 4710280212234 |
| Hsia Hsia Chiao (Chinese only) | King Crab Flv. Corn Chip | 110 g | All codes where peanut, soy and egg are not declared | 4710280212241 |
| Hsia Hsia Chiao (Chinese only) | Corn Chip | 110 g | All codes where peanut, soy, egg, gluten and wheat are not declared | 4710280212678 |
| Hsia Hsia Chiao (Chinese only) | Corn Chip with Chili Flv. | 125 g | All codes where peanut, soy, egg, gluten and wheat are not declared | 4710280231778 |
| Hsia Hsia Chiao (Chinese only) | Corn Cracker | 125 g | All codes where peanut, soy, egg, gluten and wheat are not declared | 4710280231778 |
Images
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Media enquiries
- CFIA Media Relations
- 613-773-6600