Allergy Alert - Undeclared mustard in certain frozen pizzas

Recall / advisory date:
May 4, 2013
Reason for recall / advisory:
Allergen - Mustard
Hazard classification:
Class 1
Company / Firm:
RFG Canada Inc.
Distribution:
National
Extent of the distribution:
Consumer
Reference number:
8009

Advisory details

Ottawa, May 4, 2013 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning people with allergies to mustard not to consume the frozen pizza 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, RFG Canada Inc., Toronto, ON, 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
Donatello's Rizin' Crust Pepperoni Bake & Rise Pizza 715 g All codes 7 76808 01112 7
Zia Maria Pepperoni Rising Crust Pizza 840 g All codes 7 74223 23956 0
Zia Maria Deluxe Rising Crust Pizza 927 g All codes 7 74223 23957 7

More information

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

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

Media enquiries

CFIA Media Relations
613-773-6600