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Food recall warning

Undeclared egg in certain Saman Bakery brand crackers

Starting date:
October 5, 2013
Type of communication:
Recall
Alert sub-type:
Allergy Alert
Subcategory:
Allergen - Egg
Hazard classification:
Class 1
Source of recall:
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Recalling firm:
Saman Bakery
Distribution:
Alberta, British Columbia
Extent of the product distribution:
Retail
CFIA reference number:
8357

Advisory details

Ottawa, October 5, 2013 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Saman Bakery are warning people with allergies to eggs not to consume the crackers described below. The affected products contain egg 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 egg.

The manufacturer, Saman Bakery, North Vancouver, BC, is voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

Affected products

Affected products
Brand name Common name Size Code(s) on product UPC
Saman Bakery Crispy Pumpkin Crackers 200 g Product with best before dates up to and including 05NO2013 (Nov 5) 8 70839 00201 4
Saman Bakery Crispy Sunflower Crackers 200 g Product with best before dates up to and including 05NO2013 (Nov 5) 8 70839 00120 8
Saman Bakery Crispy Almond Crackers 200 g Product with best before dates up to and including 05NO2013 (Nov 5) 8 70839 00190 1

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