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Food recall warning

Stawnichy's Meat Processing brand beef jerky products recalled due to undeclared wheat, mustard, soy and sulphites

Starting date:
June 12, 2014
Type of communication:
Recall
Alert sub-type:
Food Recall Warning (Allergen)
Subcategory:
Allergen - Mustard, Allergen - Soy, Allergen - Sulphites, Allergen - Wheat
Hazard classification:
Class 1
Source of recall:
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Recalling firm:
Stawnichy's Meat Processing
Distribution:
Alberta
Extent of the product distribution:
Retail
CFIA reference number:
8897

Advisory details

Ottawa, June 12, 2014 - Stawnichy's Meat Processing is recalling various beef jerky products from the marketplace because they contain wheat, mustard, soy and sulphites which are not declared on the label. People with an allergy to wheat, mustard, or soy or a sensitivity to sulphites should not consume the recalled products described below.

*These products have also been sold in bulk or have been repacked at retail. Consumers who are unsure if they have purchased the affected products are advised to contact their retailer.

What you should do

If you have an allergy to wheat, mustard or soy or a sensitivity to sulphites, do not consume the recalled products as they may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction.

Who is affected

There have been no reported allergic reactions associated with the consumption of these products.

Background

This recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) inspection activities. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.

The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing recalled products from the marketplace.

Affected products

Affected products
Brand name Common name Size Code(s) on product UPC
Stawnichy's Beef Jerky - Regular* Variable All best before dates where wheat, soy and mustard do not appear on the label none
Stawnichy's Beef Jerky - Country Style* Variable All best before dates where wheat, soy and mustard do not appear on the label none
Stawnichy's Beef Jerky - Teriyaki Variable All best before dates where wheat, soy and sulphites do not appear on the label none
Stawnichy's Beef Jerky - Hot & Sweet Variable All best before dates where wheat and soy do not appear on the label none
Stawnichy's Beef Jerky - Garlic Variable All best before dates where wheat, soy and mustard do not appear on the label none
Stawnichy's Steak Strips - Regular Variable All best before dates where wheat, soy and mustard do not appear on the label none
Stawnichy's Steak Strips - Teriyaki Variable All best before dates where wheat, soy and sulphites do not appear on the label none
Stawnichy's Steak Strips - Hot & Sweet Variable All best before dates where wheat and soy do not appear on the label none
Stawnichy's Steak Strips - Mundare Steak Spice Variable All best before dates where soy does not appear on the label none

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