Yamada brand frozen imitation seafood products recalled due to undeclared egg

Starting date:

April 23, 2016

Type of communication:

Recall

Alert sub-type:

Food Recall Warning (Allergen)

Subcategory:

Allergen - Egg

Hazard classification:

Class 1

Source of recall:

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Recalling firm:

Tokyo Y2K Import Export Canada Inc.

Distribution:

Ontario, Possibly National, Quebec

Extent of the product distribution:

Retail

CFIA reference number:

10560

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  Advisory details
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  What you should do
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  Who is affected
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  Background
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Advisory details

Ottawa, April 23, 2016 - Tokyo Y2K Import Export Canada Inc. is recalling Yamada brand frozen imitation seafood products from the marketplace because they contain egg which is not declared on the label. People with an allergy to egg should not consume the recalled products described below.

The following products have been sold in Ontario and Quebec and may have been distributed in other provinces and territories.

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 egg, 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 Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (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 product from the marketplace.

Affected products

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Media enquiries

CFIA Media Relations

613-773-6600