Food recall warning

Merilin brand Dried Pear recalled due to undeclared sulphites

Starting date:
October 8, 2019
Type of communication:
Recall
Alert sub-type:
Food Recall Warning (Allergen)
Subcategory:
Allergen - Sulphites
Hazard classification:
Class 1
Source of recall:
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Recalling firm:
Merilin Trading Co.
Distribution:
Ontario, Quebec
Extent of the product distribution:
Retail
CFIA reference number:
13265

Last updated: 2019-10-10

Advisory details

Ottawa, October 8, 2019 - Merilin Trading Co. is recalling Merilin brand Dried Pear from the marketplace because it contains sulphites which are not declared on the label. People with a sensitivity to sulphites should not consume the recalled product described below.

What you should do

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

If you have a sensitivity to sulphites, do not consume the recalled product 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 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 the recalled product from the marketplace.

Affected products

Affected products
Brand name Common name Size Code(s) on product UPC
Merilin Dried Pear 120 g BEST BEFORE: 20 JAN 2021 6 935309 099599

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