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Food recall warning

Cool Runnings brand Curry Powder and Jamaican Style Curry Powder recalled due to undeclared peanut and almond

Starting date:
November 20, 2014
Type of communication:
Recall
Alert sub-type:
Updated Food Recall Warning (Allergen)
Subcategory:
Allergen - Peanut, Allergen - Tree Nut
Hazard classification:
Class 1
Source of recall:
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Recalling firm:
Universal Impex Corp.
Distribution:
Alberta, Ontario, Possibly National, Quebec
Extent of the product distribution:
Retail
CFIA reference number:
9478

Advisory details

Ottawa, November 20, 2014 - The food recall warning issued on October 31, 2014 has been updated to include additional products. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Universal Impex Corp. is recalling Cool Runnings brand Curry Powder and Jamaican Style Curry Powder from the marketplace because they may contain peanut and almond which are not declared on the label. People with an allergy to peanut or almond should not consume the recalled products described below.

What you should do

Check to see if you have recalled products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.

If you have an allergy to peanut or almond do not consume the recalled products as it may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction.

Who is affected

There have been no reported reactions associated with the consumption of this product.

Background

This recall was triggered by the 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
Cool Runnings Jamaican Style Curry Powder 500 g 140617, 140616, 140711, 140729 and 140806 6 24913 00218 2
Cool Runnings Jamaican Style Curry Powder 225 g 140617, 140616, 140711, 140729 and 140806 6 24913 00208 3
Cool Runnings Curry Powder 500 g 140616, 140729 and 140630 6 24913 00126 0
Cool Runnings Curry Powder 225 g 140616, 140729 and 140630 6 24913 01149 8

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