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Rescinded - Ground Cumin recalled due to undeclared almond
- Starting date:
- March 20, 2015
- Type of communication:
- Recall
- Alert sub-type:
- Food Recall Warning (Allergen)
- Subcategory:
- Allergen - Tree Nut
- Hazard classification:
- Class 1
- Source of recall:
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- Recalling firm:
- Nador Inc.
- Distribution:
- National
- Extent of the product distribution:
- Retail
- CFIA reference number:
- 9686
- Advisory details
- What you should do
- Who is affected
- Background
- Affected products
- Images
- Related AWRs
- Media enquiries
Advisory details
Ottawa, March 20, 2015 -
Ottawa, April 30, 2015 - The food recall warnings issued on March 20 and 22, 2015 have been rescinded.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is advising the public that there is no longer evidence to indicate that the cumin and cumin-containing products described below contain almond. Consequently, based on the information presently available, there is no evidence that these products could pose a risk to individuals allergic to almond.
Nador Inc. is recalling Ground Cumin from the marketplace because it contains almond which is not declared on the label. People with an allergy to 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 almond, 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 Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) test results. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Signal | ground cumin | 39 g | 15 NO 13 and 16 MR 06 | 6 28333 10429 7 |
| No Name | ground cumin | 97 g | 2015 OC 24 | 0 60383 71408 6 |
| Sunspun | ground cumin | 450 g | 2015 NO 12 | 0 60383 99746 5 |
| Irresistibles | Ground Cumin | 43 g | 13340 and 14013 | 0 59749 87254 6 |
Images
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Related AWRs
Media enquiries
CFIA Media Relations
613-773-6600