Undeclared PINE NUTS in SPINACH MUSHROOM QUICHE sold from Whole Foods Market, Cambie & 8th, Vancouver, British Columbia – March 8, 2012
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Whole Foods Market Inc. are warning people with allergies to pine nuts not to consume the Spinach Mushroom Quiche described below. The affected product contains pine nuts which are not declared on the label.
The affected product, improperly labelled as Spinach Mushroom Quiche, was sold in a package of approximately 280 g, bearing UPC 0275184 316999. The package actually contains Spinach Pine Nut Quiche.
This product was sold from March 1 to 5, 2012 inclusive, from Whole Foods Market, Cambie Store, 510 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia.
There have been no reported allergic reactions associated with the consumption of this product.
Consumption of this product may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction in persons with allergies to pine nuts.
The manufacturer, Whole Foods Market Inc., Vancouver, BC is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.
For more information, consumers and industry can call one of the following numbers:
Cambie Whole Foods, Vancouver, at 1-778-370-4210;
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).
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DION brand CURRY POWDER may contain Salmonella bacteria – March 8, 2012
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and G. Dion Foods are warning the public not to consume the Dion brand curry powder described below because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella.
The affected product, Dion brand Organic Curry powder is sold in 36 g packages bearing lot code 02B01G and UPC 6 20383 02007 7.
This product has been distributed in Quebec and Ontario.
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.
Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with these bacteria may cause salmonellosis, a foodborne illness. In young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems, salmonellosis may cause serious and sometimes deadly infections. In otherwise healthy people, salmonellosis may cause short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhoea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.
The Manufacturer, G. Dion Foods, Saint-Jerome, Quebec, is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.
For more information, consumers and industry can call one of the following numbers:
G. Dion Foods at 1-877-569-8001;
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).
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Undeclared fish and soy in GOLD PHOENIX ASIAN FOOD brand SPRING ROLLS & SAUCE PRODUCTS – March 7, 2012
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Gold Phoenix Asian Food are warning people with allergies to fish or soy not to consume the Spring Rolls and Sauce products described below. The affected products contain fish and soy which are not declared on the label.
The following Gold Phoenix Asian Food brand Spring Rolls and Sauce products, sold frozen, are affected by this alert.
Product Size UPC Allergen
Crispy Vegetable & Yam Spring Rolls & Sauce Variable weight (500 to 650 g) 8 13006 00008 6 Fish & Soy
Vietnamese Crispy Spring Rolls & Sauce Variable weight (500 to 650 g) 8 13006 00009 3 Fish
These products have been distributed in British Columbia.
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 fish or soy.
The manufacturer, Gold Phoenix Asian Food, Royston, BC 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 one of the following numbers:
Gold Phoenix Asian Food at 1-250-338-3881;
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).
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Undeclared Milk in Certain RED SQUARE brand REAL DEAL ENERGY COOKIES – March 6, 2012
The public warning issued on March 5, 2012 has been amended to include additional distribution information.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Perestroika Products Ltd. are warning people with allergies to milk not to consume certain Red Square brand Real Deal Energy Cookies described below. The affected product contains milk which is not declared on the label.
The affected product, Red Square brand Real Deal Energy Cookie – Oatmeal, Flax & Raisin, is sold in a 650 g (8 bar) package bearing UPC 7 75461 76104 2 and one of the following lot codes: 35520.11 or 36120.11.
This product has been distributed through London Drugs stores in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
There has been one reported allergic reaction associated with the consumption of this product.
Consumption of this product may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction in persons with allergies to milk.
The manufacturer, Perestroika Products Ltd., Burnaby, British Columbia, is voluntarily recalling the affected product 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).
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GLATT’S brand BEEF FRANKFURTERS JUMBO BBQ may contain Listeria monocytogenes – March 1, 2012
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Glatt’s Kosher Meat Products are warning the public not to consume the Glatt’s brand Beef Frankfurters Jumbo BBQ described below because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
The affected product, Glatt’s brand Beef Frankfurters Jumbo BBQ, is sold in 375 g packages bearing UPC 0 55627 00203 6 and a Best Before date of 12AL21.
This product has been distributed in Ontario and Quebec.
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.
Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with these bacteria may cause listeriosis, a foodborne illness. Listeriosis can cause high fever, severe headache, neck stiffness and nausea. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Infected pregnant women may experience only a mild, flu-like illness, however, infections during pregnancy can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn, or even stillbirth.
The manufacturer, Glatt’s Kosher Meat Products, Montreal, QC, is voluntarily recalling the affected product 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).
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Morrisons recalls own carvery cooked ham – Monday 5 March 2012
Morrisons is recalling its own-brand Carvery Cooked Ham because of incorrect allergy labelling. The product may contain mustard, which is not mentioned on the product label. This means the ham should not be eaten by anyone with an allergy or intolerance to mustard. The Food Standards Agency has issued an Allergy Alert.
The product being recalled is:
Morrisons Carvery Cooked Ham, 250g Use by 13 March 2012
The company is recalling the affected product from sale. Customer notices have been displayed in stores to alert consumers to the reasons for the recall and that they can return the product to their nearest store for a full refund. In addition, the company has contacted the relevant allergy support organisations who will inform their members who are allergic to of intolerant of mustard about the recall.
No other Morrisons products are known to be affected.
WM Morrison Supermarkets plc recalls its own carvery cooked ham due to incorrect allergen labelling

Lituanica recalls vanilla marshmallows – Tuesday 6 March 2012
Lituanica is recalling all batches of Arsenal brand vanilla marshmallows. The product contains peanuts, which isn’t mentioned on the label. If you’re allergic to peanuts, don’t eat this product. The Food Standards Agency has issued an Allergy Alert.
The product being recalled is:
Arsenal Marshmallow Vanilla, 600g
Best before: All date codes to 26 August 2012
Lituanica has recalled the affected product, and contacted the relevant allergy support organisations, which will inform their members. Customer notices will be displayed in stores, explaining why the product is being recalled.
If you’ve bought the product you can return it to the store for a full refund.
No other Arsenal or Lituanica products are known to be affected.
Lituanica UK Ltd recalls all batch codes of Arsenal branded Marshmallow Vanilla due to the undeclared presence of peanuts

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Morrisons recalls one date of its own-brand Whole Nut Milk Chocolate due to possible contamination with metal – Monday 27 February 2012
Product:
Morrisons Whole Nut Milk Chocolate, 200g
Best before: 16 June 2012
Risk
One ‘best before’ date of the above product has been found to be contaminated with small pieces of metal.
Action taken by the company
Wm Morrison Supermarkets plc is recalling the above affected product. Point-of-sale notices are being displayed in stores to explain the action consumers can take if they have bought the affected product.
No other Wm Morrison Supermarkets plc products are known to be affected.
Advice to consumers
If you have purchased the above product, please do not consume but return to your nearest store for a full refund.
For further information please refer to the attached notice issued by Morrisons.
Recall Notice 06-2012 Metal contamination of Morrisons chocolate

Surya Foods Ltd withdraws two batch codes of J.F. Mills Rich ‘n Moist Luxury Cake Mix due to incorrect allergen labelling – Tuesday 28 February 2012
Product
J.F. Mills Rich ‘n Moist Luxury Cake Mix (both white and yellow cake mixes)
Risk
Wheat flour is an ingredient in the above named products that has not been declared correctly on the labelling. Therefore, this is a potential health risk for individuals who are allergic or intolerant to wheat or gluten.
Product identification/batch and date code:
J.F. Mills Rich ‘n Moist luxury white cake mix, 500g – lot 11272 00, Best Before Sep 12
J.F. Mills Rich ‘n Moist luxury yellow cake mix, 500g – lot 1251 UA, Best Before Sep 12
Action taken by the company
Surya Foods is withdrawing the affected batches from sale. Customers with an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten are advised not to eat this porduct. In addition, the company will contact the relevant allergy support organisations, which will inform their at-risk members of the withdrawal.
No other J.F. Mills products are known to be affected at this time.
Advice to consumers
Customers who are allergic or intolerant to wheat or gluten are advised not to consume this product.

B&M Sausages withdraws a variety of meat products in Scotland due to the potential for cross-contamination – Friday 2 March 2012
A visit by the local authority to B&M Sausages has identified inadequate disinfection of food contact surfaces between raw and ready-to-eat foods, resulting in potential cross-contamination of ready-to-eat products with pathogenic bacteria.
Product details
The products being recalled are:
Wiejka Sausage
Szynka
Poledwica
Boczek Rdowany
Zwyczajna
Firmova
Szynkowa
Kabanos
Schab Rolonkiny
Krakowska
Biala
Przysmak Swietokrzyski
Parowkova
Pasztetowa
Frankfurterki
Salceson
Zeberka Wedzone
Boczek
Kaszanka
Blgosowka
Rolada
Pieczen
Karczek Pieczony
Boczek Pieczony
Action taken by the company
B&M Sausages has contacted all four delicatessens supplied and is withdrawing all ready-to-eat products produced up to and including 1 March 2012. Customer notices will be displayed in stores that sell the products.
Production has stopped until appropriate disinfection is in place.

Source FSA here