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Wang Korea brand Imitation Crab Sticks recalled due to undeclared egg
- Starting date:
- February 19, 2016
- Type of communication:
- Recall
- Alert sub-type:
- Updated Food Recall Warning (Allergen)
- Subcategory:
- Allergen - Egg
- Hazard classification:
- Class 1
- Source of recall:
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- Recalling firm:
- Pan Asia Food Co., Redfrog Enterprises Ltd.
- Distribution:
- National
- Extent of the product distribution:
- Retail
- CFIA reference number:
- 10414
- Advisory details
- What you should do
- Who is affected
- Background
- Affected products
- Images
- Related AWRs
- Media enquiries
Advisory details
Ottawa, February 19, 2016 - The food recall warning issued on February 5, 2016, has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) food safety investigation.
Industry is recalling Wang Korea brand imitation crab sticks from the marketplace because they may contain egg which is not declared on the label. People with an allergy to egg 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 egg, do not consume the recalled products as they may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction.
- Learn more about common food allergies
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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 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 products from the marketplace.
Affected products
| Brand name | Common name | Size | Code(s) on product | UPC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wang Korea | Imitation Crab Sticks | 300 g | 2017.01.27 | 0 87703 00263 0 |
| Wang Korea | Imitation Crab Sticks | 1 kg |
2017.01.27 2017.05.04 2017.09.23 |
0 87703 00612 6 |
Images
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Related AWRs
Media enquiries
CFIA Media Relations
613-773-6600