Food recall warning

Universal Bakery brand Organic Aussie Bites recalled due to undeclared gluten

Brand(s)
Last updated

Summary

Product
Organic Aussie Bites
Issue
Food - Allergen - Gluten
What to do

Do not consume the recalled product if you have celiac disease or other gluten-related disorders.

Distribution
Online
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Newfoundland and Labrador
Nova Scotia
Ontario
Quebec
Saskatchewan

Affected products

Brand

Product

Size

UPC

Codes

Universal Bakery

Organic Aussie Bites

850 g

7 31216 10398 7

BEST BEFORE 24 AU 28
LOT# BEF2 135 05 24

Issue

The affected product is being recalled from the marketplace because it contains gluten which is not declared on the label.

What you should do

  • Check to see if you have recalled products
  • If you have celiac disease or other gluten-related disorders, do not consume the recalled product as it may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction
  • Do not serve, use, sell or distribute recalled products
  • Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased

Learn more:

Additional information

Background

This recall was triggered by a consumer complaint.

There has been one reported reaction associated with the consumption of this product.

What is being done

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products.

The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing recalled products from the marketplace.

Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Food recall warning
Category
Food - Candy, confectionary, snacks and sweeteners
Companies

Recalling firm(s): Best Express Foods Inc.

Published by
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Audience
General public
Distribution
Online
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Newfoundland and Labrador
Nova Scotia
Ontario
Quebec
Saskatchewan
Recall class
Class 2
Identification number
RA-75671
Canadian Food Inspection Agency ID
16064
Media and public enquiries

Company information

Best Express Foods Inc.

Telephone: Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PT., 1-800-282-6645  

Email: cs@bestexpfoods.com

Public enquiries

Toll-free: 1-800-442-2342 (Canada and U.S.)

Telephone: 1-613-773-2342 (local or international)

Email: information@inspection.gc.ca

Media relations

Telephone: 613-773-6600

Email: cfia.media.acia@inspection.gc.ca

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