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Jack 'N Jill brand Chicharron products recalled due to undeclared wheat
- Starting date:
- February 13, 2015
- Type of communication:
- Recall
- Alert sub-type:
- Food Recall Warning (Allergen)
- Subcategory:
- Allergen - Gluten, Allergen - Wheat
- Hazard classification:
- Class 1
- Source of recall:
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- Recalling firm:
- Shiny Star Canada Ltd., APO Products Ltd.
- Distribution:
- Ontario, Possibly National, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Quebec
- Extent of the product distribution:
- Retail
- CFIA reference number:
- 9639
- Advisory details
- What you should do
- Who is affected
- Background
- Affected products
- Images
- Related AWRs
- Media enquiries
Advisory details
Ottawa, February 13, 2015 - Industry is recalling Jack 'N Jill brand Chicharron products from the marketplace because they contain wheat which is not declared on the label. People with an allergy to wheat or sensitivity to gluten 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 wheat or sensitivity to gluten, do not consume the recalled products as they may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction.
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- View our detailed explanation of the food safety investigation and recall process
Who is affected
There have been no reported reactions associated with the consumption of these products.
Background
This recall was triggered by the CFIA's 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 product from the marketplace.
Affected products
Brand name | Common name | Size | Code(s) on product | UPC |
---|---|---|---|---|
Jack 'N Jill | Chicharron ni Mang Juan - Espesyal Suka't Sili | 90 g | All codes where wheat is not declared on the label. | 4 800016 110528 |
Jack 'N Jill | Chicharron ni Mang Juan - Sukang Paombong | 90 g | All codes where wheat is not declared on the label. | 4 800016 110511 |
Images
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Related AWRs
Media enquiries
CFIA Media Relations
613-773-6600