Food recall warning

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

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Summary

Product
Ground Spices and Spice Blends
Issue
Food - Allergen - Wheat
Food - Allergen - Gluten
Food - Allergen - Mustard
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 Allspice 200 g 8 25685 00155 All codes where wheat and mustard are not declared on the label
Salem Foods Beef Shawarma Spices 200 g 8 25685 00149 0 All codes where wheat and mustard are not declared on the label
Salem Foods Biryani Spices 200 g 8 25685 00158 2 All codes where wheat and mustard are not declared on the label
Salem Foods Ground Black Pepper 200 g 8 25685 00154 4 All codes where wheat and mustard are not declared on the label
Salem Foods Mild Curry Powder 200 g 8 25685 00157 5 All codes where wheat and mustard are not declared on the label
Salem Foods Chicken Shawarma Spices 200 g 8 25685 00148 3 All codes where wheat and mustard are not declared on the label
Salem Foods Falafel Spices 200 g 8 25685 00156 8 All codes where wheat and mustard are not declared on the label
Salem Foods Ground Cinnamon 200 g 8 25685 00185 8 All codes where wheat and mustard are not declared on the label
Salem Foods Ground Coriander 185 g 8 25685 00159 9 All codes where wheat and mustard are not declared on the label
Salem Foods Ground Cumin 200 g 8 25685 00153 7 All codes where wheat and mustard are not declared on the label
Salem Foods Ground Ginger 200 g 8 25685 00184 1 All codes where wheat and mustard are not declared on the label
Salem Foods Kabsa Spices 200 g 8 25685 00150 6 All codes where wheat and mustard are not declared on the label
Salem Foods Kofta Spices 200 g 8 25685 00152 0 All codes where wheat and mustard are not declared on the label
Salem Foods Mandi Spices 200 g 8 25685 00151 3 All codes where wheat and mustard are not declared on the label
Salem Foods 7 Spices 200 g 8 25685 00147 6 All codes where wheat is not declared on the label
Salem Foods Shish Tawook Spices 200 g 8 25685 00140 7 All codes where wheat and mustard are not declared on the label
Salem Foods Ground Turmeric 200 g 8 25685 00181 0 All codes where wheat and mustard are not declared on the label
Salem Foods Nutmeg Powder 100 g 8 25685 00192 6 All codes where wheat and mustard are not declared on the label
Salem Foods Ground Mahaleb 100 g 8 25685 00163 6 All codes where wheat and mustard are not declared on the label

Issue

The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace because they may contain wheat 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

Previous recalls or alerts
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-82008
Canadian Food Inspection Agency ID
17342
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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