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Food recall warning

Certain Heinz Strained Meat Baby Food Products have a glass deformity that could break off during normal use

Starting date:
June 2, 2011
Type of communication:
Recall
Alert sub-type:
Health Hazard Alert
Subcategory:
Extraneous Material
Hazard classification:
Class 1
Source of recall:
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Recalling firm:
H.J. Heinz Company of Canada Ltd.
Distribution:
National
Extent of the product distribution:
Retail
CFIA reference number:
6460

Advisory details

Ottawa, June 2, 2011 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume the Heinz Strained Meat baby food products described below as some jars have a glass deformity that could break off during normal use.

The affected products described below are sold in 100 mL (3.52 oz fl) glass jars.

Product UPC Production code Best Before dates
Strained Beef with Broth 0 571650 0 0081 xx:xx*
0481 xx:xx*
0981 xx:xx*
2013JA08
2013FE17
2013AL07
Strained Chicken with Broth 0 571660 7 0091 xx:xx*
0491 xx:xx*
2013JA09
2013FE18
Strained Lamb with Broth 0 571670 4 0501 xx:xx* 2013FE19

* xx:xx – Digits indicate Military time and all times are included.

These products have been distributed nationally.

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

The manufacturer, Heinz Canada, Leamington, ON is voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

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Media enquiries

Joan Patterson
Corporate Affairs Leader
Heinz Canada
416-226-7587
joan.patterson@ca.hjheinz.com

CFIA Media Relations
613-773-6600