Food recall warning

Various Salem Foods brand Ground Spices and Spice Blends recalled due to undeclared wheat, sesame and mustard

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Summary

Product
Ground Spices and Spice Blends
Issue
Food - Allergen - Wheat
Food - Allergen - Sesame seeds
Food - Allergen - Mustard
Food - Allergen - Gluten
What to do

Do not consume recalled products to which you are allergic or sensitive. Do not consume the recalled products if you have celiac disease or other gluten-related disorders.

Distribution
National

Affected products

Brand Product Size UPC Codes
Salem Foods Cookies Spices 200 g 8 25685 00240 4 All codes where wheat, sesame and mustard are not declared on the label
Salem Foods Ground Cardamom 180 g 8 25685 00410 1 All codes where wheat, sesame and mustard are not declared on the label
Salem Foods Spearmint 120 g 8 25685 00420 0 All codes where wheat, sesame and mustard are not declared on the label

Issue

The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace because they may contain wheat, sesame and mustard which are not declared on the label. 

What you should do

  • Check to see if you have recalled products
  • Do not consume recalled products to which you are allergic or sensitive as they may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction
  • If you have celiac disease or other gluten-related disorders, do not consume the recalled products as they 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

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Additional information

Background

This recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency test results.

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

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 - Herbs and spices
Companies

Recalling firm: 1690161 Ontario Inc.

Published by
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Audience
General public
Distribution
National
Recall class
Class 1
Identification number
RA-82253
Canadian Food Inspection Agency ID
17418
Media and public enquiries

Public enquiries
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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