OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 02/13/15 -- Product photos are available at http://bit.ly/1yyBmEl
Industry is recalling Jack 'N Jill brand Chicharron products from the marketplace because they contain wheat which is not declared on the label. People with an allergy to wheat or sensitivity to gluten should not consume the recalled products described below.
The following products have been sold in Ontario, but may have been distributed in other provinces.
Recalled products
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Brand Product Size UPC Codes
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Jack 'N Jill Chicharron ni Mang 90 g 4 800016 110528 All codes where
Juan - Espesyal wheat is not
Suka't Sili declared on the
label.
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Jack 'N Jill Chicharron ni Mang 90 g 4 800016 110511 All codes where
Juan - Sukang wheat is not
Paombong declared on the
label.
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What you should do
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.
If you have an allergy to wheat or sensitivity to gluten, do not consume the recalled products as they may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction.
- Learn more about common food allergies
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- View our detailed explanation of the food safety investigation and recall process
Background
This recall was triggered by the CFIA's inspection activities. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk 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.
Reactions
There have been no reported reactions associated with the consumption of these products.
More information
CFIA: www.inspection.gc.ca/contactus
Contacts:
CFIA Media Relations
613-773-6600
