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Allergy Alert - Undeclared wheat and sulphites in various snacks and desserts imported from India

Recall / advisory date:
June 3, 2011
Reason for recall / advisory:
Allergen - Sulphites, Allergen - Wheat
Hazard classification:
Class 1
Company / Firm:
Gagan Foods International Limited
Distribution:
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan
Extent of the distribution:
Retail
Reference number:
6450

Advisory details

Ottawa, June 3, 2011 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Gagan Foods International Ltd. are warning people with allergies to wheat or sulphites not to consume the various snacks and deserts described below. The affected products contain wheat or sulphites which are not declared on the label.

All codes of the following snacks and desserts are affected by this alert:

Brand Product Size UPC Allergen
Haldirams
Nagpur		 Rasgulla 1 kg 8 904004405729 Wheat,
sulphites
Gagan Punjabi Wadi Spicy
Lentil Chunks		 400 g
200 g		 7 75620113910 Wheat
Gagan Aam Papad Candy 150 g 075620115519 Sulphites
Gagan Coconut Slice 200 g 775620410460 Sulphites

These products have been distributed in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.

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 and sulphites.

The importer, Gagan Foods International Ltd., Delta, British Columbia is 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 information on common food allergens, visit the Food Allergens web page.

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