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Allergy Alert - Undeclared wheat in Punjabi Wadi Spicy Lentil Chunks

Recall / advisory date:
May 13, 2011
Reason for recall / advisory:
Allergen - Wheat
Hazard classification:
Class 1
Company / Firm:
Asian Food Centre Stores, Deep Canada Inc.
Distribution:
National
Extent of the distribution:
Retail
Reference number:
6391, 6393

Advisory details

Ottawa, May 13, 2011 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning people with allergies to wheat not to consume the Punjabi Wadi Spicy Lentil Chunks described below. The affected products contain wheat which is not declared on the label.

The following Punjabi Wadi Spicy Lentil Chunks, product of India, are affected by this alert:

Brand Size UPC Codes
Asian 200 g 0 54321 01206 8 N/A
Asian 400 g 0 54321 01207 5 N/A
afc 200 g 0 54321 01206 8 N/A
afc 400 g 0 54321 01207 5 N/A
BANSI 200 g 0 11433 15419 2 Batch # DF7111D

These products may have been distributed nationally.

There have been no reported allergic reactions associated with the consumption of these products.

Consumption of these products may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction in persons with allergies to wheat.

The Canadian importers are voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recalls.

More information

For information on common food allergens, visit the Food Allergens web page.

For more information, consumers and industry can contact the CFIA by filling out the online feedback form.

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