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This archive of previously issued food recalls and allergy alerts is provided for reference and research purposes.
Users should note that the products listed in the archive have been subject to removal from the marketplace or appropriate corrective action. Food recalls or allergy alerts are not an indication of the food safety status of products produced at a later date.
HEALTH HAZARD ALERT
TAMPERING ASSOCIATED WITH VARIOUS LUNCHEON MEAT KITS AND WIENERS
Related Alerts: 2009-3-19 | 2009-3-19b
OTTAWA, March 19, 2009 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Loblaw Companies Limited are warning the public not to consume certain luncheon meat kits and wieners described below.
The CFIA is working with Loblaw Companies Limited and the Guelph Police Service to investigate tampering of meat products at the No Frills Store located on Silvercreek Parkway in Guelph. A number of products have been found to contain 50 mm sewing needles.
The following products sold from the No Frills Store located at 191 Silvercreek Parkway, Guelph, Ontario are affected by this alert:
| Brand | Common Name | Format | UPC | Best Before / Lot Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schneiders Lunch Mate Stackers | Ham | 111 g | 62000 31917 | 2009 AL 29 9049 |
| Schneiders Lunch Mate Stackers | Turkey | 111 g | 62000 31933 | 2009 MA 08 9058 |
| Schneiders Lunch Mate Stackers | Summer Sausage | 111 g | 62000 11452 | 2009 AL 29 9029 |
| Schneiders Smart Lunch | Traditional Style Crust Pepperoni Pizza | 351 g | 62000 18466 | 2009 MR 22 9021 |
| Schneiders Smart Lunch | Bagel Combo with cream cheese | 326 g | 62000 18469 | 2009 MR 20 9019 |
| Schneiders | Original Wieners | 450 g | 0 620180 3 | 2009 MA 04 03391 |
| Schneiders | Light 55% Less Fat Wieners | 450 g | 62000 63681 | 2009 AL 16 03692 |
| Schneiders | Original Juicy Jumbos | 450 g | 62000 15806 | 2009 MR 27 |
| Schneiders | Hot 'n' Spicy Juicy Jumbos | 450 g | 62000 15822 | 2009 AL 10 |
In addition, the CFIA is encouraging the public to carefully inspect any similar type products purchased at this store. Should there be any signs of tampering consumers are advised not to consume the product and to contact the police immediately.
Loblaw Companies Limited, Brampton, Ontario has voluntarily recalled the affected products from the No Frills Store located at 191 Silvercreek Parkway, Guelph, Ontario, and is actively participating in this investigation.
The Guelph Police Service have published a community alert which may be viewed at http://www.police.guelph.on.ca/communityalert/communityalert.aspx#458
For more information, consumers and industry can call the 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).
For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at www.inspection.gc.ca.
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Media Inquiries:
Julija Hunter, Sr. Director, Corporate Affairs
416-509-7804 or Julija.hunter@loblaw.ca
416-926-2020
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
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613-760-4232
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