Ottawa, February 14, 2013 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Continental Strictly Kosher Meat, Poultry and Delicatessen Products Ltd., are warning people with allergies to mustard not to consume certain Continental Glatt Kosher brand meat products described below. The affected products contain mustard which is not declared on the label.
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
Consumption of these products may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction in persons with allergies to mustard.
The manufacturer, Continental Strictly Kosher Meat, Poultry and Delicatessen Products Ltd., (EST. 29) Mont-Royal, Québec, is voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.
Affected products
Brand Name
Common Name
Size
Codes(s) on Product
UPC
Reason for Recall
Continental Glatt Kosher
Beef Frankfurters
variable
All dates up to and including 13 AL 03 where mustard is
not declared on the label
None
Allergen - Mustard
Continental Glatt Kosher
Beef Frankfurters
375 g
All dates up to and including 13 AL 03 where mustard is
not declared on the label
0 64904 11110 1
Allergen - Mustard
Continental Glatt Kosher
"B.B.Q." Beef Frankfurters
375 g
All dates up to and including 13 AL 03 where mustard is
not declared on the label
0 64904 11110 1
Allergen - Mustard
Continental Glatt Kosher
Cocktail-Beef Frankfurters
250 g
All dates up to and including 13 MR 14 where mustard is
not declared on the label
0 64904 11109 5
Allergen - Mustard
Continental Glatt Kosher
Beef Bologna
variable
All dates up to and including 13 MR 13 where mustard is
not declared on the label
None
Allergen - Mustard
More information
For more information, consumers and industry can call one of the following numbers:
Abe Herzog and Abraham Bineth, Continental Strictly Kosher Meat, Poultry and Delicatessen Products Ltd., at 514-522-1196 ext. 232;
CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).
