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Mr. Christie's brand Arrowroot Biscuits recalled due to potential off-taste
- Starting date:
- October 21, 2016
- Type of communication:
- Recall
- Alert sub-type:
- Food Recall Warning
- Subcategory:
- Other
- Hazard classification:
- Class 2
- Source of recall:
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- Recalling firm:
- Mondelēz Canada
- Distribution:
- National
- Extent of the product distribution:
- Retail
- CFIA reference number:
- 10966
- Advisory details
- What you should do
- Who is affected
- Background
- Affected products
- Images
- Related AWRs
- Media enquiries
Advisory details
Ottawa, October 21, 2016 - Mondelēz Canada is recalling certain date codes of Mr. Christie's brand Arrowroot Biscuits from the marketplace due to potential off-taste. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.
The following products have been sold nationally in Canada only.
What you should do
If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.
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.
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- View our detailed explanation of the food safety investigation and recall process
Who is affected
There have been reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
Background
This recall was triggered by the company. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Mr. Christie's | Arrowroot Biscuits | 350 g |
Best Before 2017 FE 24 2017 FE 28 |
0 66721 01046 9 |
Mr. Christie's | Arrowroot Biscuits | 1.4 kg |
Best Before 2017 FE 20 2017 FE 21 2017 FE 22 2017 FE 23 |
0 66721 01856 4 |
Mr. Christie's | Arrowroot Biscuits |
3.5 kg (Bulk) |
Best Before 2017 AL 25 |
1 00 66721 51038 6 |
Mr. Christie's | Arrowroot Biscuits |
3.6 kg 300 x 12 g (2-pack) |
Best Before 2017 AL 21 2017 AL 22 2017 AL 23 2017 AL 24 2017 AL 25 2017 AL 29 2017 AL 30 2017 MA 01 2017 MA 02 2017 MA 05 2017 MA 12 |
1 00 66721 51404 9 |
Images
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Related AWRs
Media enquiries
Mondelēz Canada Media Relations
1-847-943-5678
CFIA Media Relations
613-773-6600