CFIA – Uruthira Brothers Cordials and Cooking Paste Sulphite Allergen Alert!

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Reference Number: 6910
Recalling Firm: URUTHIRA BROTHERS LTD.
Date of Recall: 12/20/2011
Recall Classification: 3
Distribution : Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec
Extent of the Product Distribution : Retail

Product List

Brand Name	Common Name	Size	Codes(s) on Product	UPC	Reason for Recall:
MD	LIME CORDIAL	750 mL	Packages where the label does not declare sulphites.	4 792098 071500	Allergen – Sulphites
MD	PASSION FRUIT CORDIAL	750 mL	Packages where the label does not declare sulphites.	4 792098 076505	Allergen – Sulphites
MD	MANGO CORDIAL	750 mL	Packages where the label does not declare sulphites.	4 792098 072507	Allergen – Sulphites
MD	GARLIC PASTE	250 g	Packages where the label does not declare sulphites.	4 792098 187065	Allergen – Sulphites
MD	GINGER PASTE	225 g	Packages where the label does not declare sulphites.	4 792098 189533	Allergen – Sulphites
MD	GINGER PASTE	350 g	Packages where the label does not declare sulphites.	4 792098 189533	Allergen – Sulphites

 

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CFIA – Ontario Tofu Recall!

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Reference Number: 6911
Recalling Firm: CHOY FOONG INTERNATIONAL TRADING CO. LTD.
Date of Recall: 12/19/2011
Recall Classification: 3
Distribution : Ontario
Extent of the Product Distribution : Retail

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Brand Name	Common Name	Size	Codes(s) on Product	UPC	Reason for Recall:
SLOW TASTE	“SPICY TOFU IN SKEWERS” (IN CHINESE CHARACTERS ONLY)	90 g	20110611, Best Before 30/12/2012	6 935607 965367	Allergen – Sesame Seeds

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CFIA – Mushroom Recall!

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Reference Number: 6909
Recalling Firm: NISHIMOTO TRADING CO. LTD.
Date of Recall: 12/16/2011
Recall Classification: 3
Distribution : Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec
Extent of the Product Distribution : Retail

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Brand Name	Common Name	Size	Codes(s) on Product	UPC	Reason for Recall:
N/A (CHINESE CHARACTERS ONLY)	DRIED MUSHROOMS (NIKUATSU)	2268 g	Packages where the label does not declare sulphites.	0 74410 56023 2	Allergen – Sulphites
N/A (CHINESE CHARACTERS ONLY)	DRIED MUSHROOMS	2268 g	Packages where the label does not declare sulphites.	0 74410 56020 1	Allergen – Sulphites
N/A (CHINESE CHARACTERS ONLY)	DRIED MUSHROOMS	100 g	Packages where the label does not declare sulphites.	0 74410 56011 9	Allergen – Sulphites
SHIRAKIKU	DRIED MUSHROOMS (SLICED SHIITAKE)	28.35 g	Packages where the label does not declare sulphites.	0 74410 56015 7	Allergen – Sulphites
SHIRAKIKU	DRIED MUSHROOMS – “SHII-TA-KE”	85 g	Packages where the label does not declare sulphites.	0 74410 56010 2	Allergen – Sulphites
SHIRAKIKU	DRIED MUSHROOMS – “SHII-TA-KE”	28.35 g	Packages where the label does not declare sulphites.	0 74410 56017 1	Allergen – Sulphites
SHIRAKIKU	SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS SLICED	57 g	Packages where the label does not declare sulphites.	0 74410 56016 4	Allergen – Sulphites

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CFIA – Jalepeno Peppers May Contain Salmonella!

HEALTH HAZARD ALERT

CERTAIN FRESH JALAPENO PEPPERS MAY CONTAINSALMONELLA BACTERIA

Related alerts: 2011-12-20 | 2011-12-21

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OTTAWA, December 20, 2011 – The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning the public not to consume the jalapeno peppers described below because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The affected fresh jalapeno peppers, imported from the USA, were sold as follows:

1. Unlabelled from bulk at Safeway stores and various independent grocery stores in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Ontario, Saskatchewan and Yukon, between December 3 and 20, 2011, inclusively.
2. Unlabelled from bulk or in 4.5 kg Cal Fresco brand cases at Loblaws banners (Extra Foods, No Frills, Real Canadian Wholesale Club, Shop Easy, SuperValu, Real Canadian Superstore, Lucky Dollar and Your Independent Grocer) in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan, between December 3 and 20, 2011, inclusively.

Consumers who have purchased bulk, unlabelled jalapeno peppers are advised to check with their place of purchase to determine if they have the affected product.

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these peppers.

Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled.  Consumption of food contaminated with these bacteria may cause salmonellosis, a foodborne illness.  In young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems, salmonellosis may cause serious and sometimes deadly infections.  In otherwise healthy people, salmonellosis may cause short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhoea.  Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.

The importers are voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace.  TheCFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 /TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on Salmonella, visit the Food Facts web page at:http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/concen/cause/salmonellae.shtml

For information on all food recalls, visit the CFIA‘s Food Recall Report at:http://active.inspection.gc.ca/eng/corp/recarapp_dbe.asp.

To find out more about receiving recalls by e-mail, and other food safety facts, visit:www.foodsafety.gc.ca. Food and consumer product recalls are also available athttp://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca.

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Expanded Health Hazard Alert! CFIA

EXPANDED HEALTH HAZARD ALERT

CERTAIN CHEESE AND DAIRY PRODUCTS PRODUCED BYEST. 1874 MAY CONTAIN LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES

Related alerts: 2011-12-17 | 2011-12-13 | 2011-11-24 | 2011-11-23 | 2011-11-22 |2011-11-11

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OTTAWA, December 17, 2011 – The public warning issued on December 13 2011 has been expanded to include additional products.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and 3903052 Canada Inc. are warning the public not to consume the cheese and dairy products described below because the products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The following cheese products, bearing establishment number 1874, and any Best Before dates up to and including those listed below, are affected by this alert:

Brand	Product	Size	UPC	Last Best Before Date
Bio-Life	Adigeisky Cheese	300-400 g	7 78546 07000 8	16 DEC 2011
Bio-Life	“Epebah – Fromage Armenian Brinza”	300-400 g	7 78546 19000 3	19 OCT 2011
Bio-Life	Erevan (Istanbuli)	300-400 g	None	29 OCT 2011
Bio-Life	Suluguni Cheese	300-400 g	7 78546 11000 1	04 JAN 2012
Fromagerie Marie Kadé	Bâtonnet Riviera	250 g	7 78546 14250 7	15 FEB 2012
Fromagerie Marie Kadé	Bâtonnet Riviera	1 kg	7 78546 14001 5	15 FEB 2012
Fromagerie Marie Kadé	Moumtaza	350 g	None	None – Packaged on 11NOV 11
Fromagerie Marie Kadé	Santa Maria – Fresh Cheese	250 – 350 g	7 78546 20000 9	26 DEC 2011
TIFCO	Queso Fresco	500 g	None	04 MAY 2012
None	Oaxaca	400-500 g	None	30 NOV 2011

The following dairy products, bearing establishment number 1874, and any Best Before dates up to and including those listed below, are affected by this alert:

Brand	Product	Size	UPC	Last Best Before Date
Bio-Life	Kefir 1%	1 L	7 78546 03401 7	09 DEC 2011
Bio-Life	Kefir 2.5 %	1 L	7 78546 03402 4	09 DEC 2011
Bio-Life	Kefir 2.5 % Probiotic	1 L	7 78546 03402 4	09 DEC 2011
Bio-Life	Kefir 3.25 % Probiotic	1 L	7 78546 03403 1	09 DEC 2011
Bio-Life	Plain Yogurt	750 g	7 78546 35753 6	16 DEC 2011
Bio-Life	Ryazhenka 2.5 %	1 L	7 78546 34041 5	09 DEC 2011
Bio-Life	Toplenoe Maslo	1 lb(454 g)	None	None – Production date 26 MAR 2011
Fromagerie Marie Kadé	Yogurt 3.25 %	750 g	7 78546 35753	16 DEC 2011

These products have been distributed in Quebec and Ontario. These products may also have been distributed to other provinces.

There has been one reported illness associated with the consumption of these products.

Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with these bacteria may cause listeriosis, a foodborne illness. Listeriosis can cause high fever, severe headache, neck stiffness and nausea. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Infected pregnant women may experience only a mild, flu-like illness, however, infections during pregnancy can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn, or even stillbirth.

The manufacturer, 3903052 Canada Inc., Boisbriand, Québec, is voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 /TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on Listeria monocytogenes, visit the Food Facts web page at:http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/concen/cause/listeriae.shtml.

For information on all food recalls, visit the CFIA’s Food Recall Report at:http://active.inspection.gc.ca/eng/corp/recarapp_dbe.asp.

To find out more about receiving recalls by e-mail, and other food safety facts, visit:www.foodsafety.gc.ca. Food and consumer product recalls are also available athttp://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca.

Chicken Noodle Soup Recall

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Reference Number: 6897
Recalling Firm: ASSOCIATED BRANDS
Date of Recall: 12/15/2011
Recall Classification: 2
Distribution : National
Extent of the Product Distribution : Retail

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Brand Name	Common Name	Size	Codes(s) on Product	UPC	Reason for Recall:
TABLE TALK	CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP MIX	260 g	129124	0 58354 88472 2	Allergen – Egg

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ALLERGY ALERT UNDECLARED FISH AND SHRIMP IN CERTAIN NONGHYUP ARUMCHAN AND NONGHYUP SUNCHEON BRAND KIMCHI PRODUCTS

ALLERGY ALERT

UNDECLARED FISH AND SHRIMP IN CERTAIN NONGHYUP ARUMCHAN AND NONGHYUP SUNCHEON BRAND KIMCHI PRODUCTS

Pogikimchi – Korean Kimchi – 1000 g

Pogikimchi – Korean Kimchi – 500 g

Matkimchi – Korean Kimchi – 500 g

OTTAWA, December 15, 2011 – The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning people with allergies to fish and/or shrimp not to consume the Nonghyup Arumchan andNonghyup Suncheon brand kimchi products described below. The affected products contain fish and shrimp which are not declared on the label.

All codes of the following kimchi products are affected by this alert:

BRAND	PRODUCT	SIZE	UPC
Nonghyup Arumchan	Matkimchi – Korean Kimchi	500 g	8 801421 102036
Nonghyup Arumchan	Pogikimchi – Korean Kimchi	500 g	8 801421 101060
Nonghyup Suncheon	Pogikimchi – Korean Kimchi	1000 g	8 802052 000029

These products have been distributed in Ontario.

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

Consumption of these products may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction in persons with allergies to fish and/or shrimp.

The importer, Korea Food Trading, Vaughan, ON, is voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 /TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on all food recalls, visit the CFIA’s Food Recall Report at:http://active.inspection.gc.ca/eng/corp/recarapp_dbe.asp.

To find out more about receiving recalls by e-mail, and other food safety facts, visit:www.foodsafety.gc.ca. Food and consumer product recalls are also available athttp://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca.

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