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Lotte brand Choco Pies recalled due to undeclared almond
- Starting date:
- March 9, 2018
- 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:
- Canda Six Fortune Enterprise Co. Ltd., Korea Food Trading, Lemond Food Corp., Pan Asia Food Co., T-Brothers Food And Trading Ltd., Uncle T Food Ltd.
- Distribution:
- National
- Extent of the product distribution:
- Retail
- CFIA reference number:
- 12090
- Advisory details
- What you should do
- Who is affected
- Background
- Affected products
- Images
- Related AWRs
- Media enquiries
Advisory details
Ottawa, March 9, 2018 - Industry is recalling Lotte brand Choco Pies from the marketplace because they may contain 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 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
Brand name | Common name | Size | Code(s) on product | UPC |
---|---|---|---|---|
Lotte | Choco Pie | 336 g | All codes where almond is not declared on the label | 8 801062 160709 |
Lotte | Choco Pie – Cacao | 336 g | All codes where almond is not declared on the label | 8 801062 475148 |
Lotte | Choco Pie – Banana | 336 g | All codes where almond is not declared on the label | 8 45502 06140 7 |
Images
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Related AWRs
Media enquiries
- CFIA Media Relations
- 613-773-6600