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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.
ALLERGY ALERT
CERTAIN GLUTEN-FREE OR WHEAT- FREE RICE BREADS MADE BY HARVEST BAKERY CONTAIN UNDECLARED WHEAT
Related alerts: 2009-04-06 | 2009-04-03
OTTAWA, April 3, 2009 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning people with sensitivities or allergies to wheat proteins not to consume certain gluten or wheat free organic brown and white rice buns or breads described below because these products contain wheat that is not declared.
The Organic White Rice and Organic Brown Rice Breads or Buns (approximately 454 - 605 g) affected by this alert were sold after January 3, 2009 to today from the following stores.
| Brand | Store |
|---|---|
| Harvest Fresh Bakery | Harvest Fresh Bakery, 9301 Bathurst St., Richmond Hill |
| Buncha Farmers/Farmer's Kitchen | Buncha Farmers, 13A John St. West, Bradford |
| Buncha Farmers/Farmer's Kitchen | Healthy Living, 2291 Kipling Ave., Toronto |
| Buncha Farmers/Farmer's Kitchen | Nature's Emporium, 16655 Yonge St., Newmarket |
| Buncha Farmers/Farmer's Kitchen | Harmony Whole Foods Market, 163 First St., Orangeville |
There have been reported reactions associated with the consumption of both of these products.
Consumption of these products can cause a serious reaction in persons sensitive to gluten or life-threatening reaction in persons with allergies to wheat proteins.
The manufacturer, Harvest Bakery, Richmond Hill, Ontario is voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.
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 wheat, one of the nine most common food allergens, visit the Food Allergens web page at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/labeti/allerg/wheblee.shtml
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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