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Food recall warning

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

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.

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

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

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Media enquiries

Mondelēz Canada Media Relations
1-847-943-5678


CFIA Media Relations
613-773-6600