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Aurora brand Corn Gnocchi and Rice Gnocchi recalled due to undeclared gluten
- Starting date:
- December 18, 2013
- Type of communication:
- Recall
- Alert sub-type:
- Updated Food Recall Warning (Allergen)
- Subcategory:
- Allergen - Gluten
- Hazard classification:
- Class 2
- Source of recall:
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- Recalling firm:
- Aurora Importing & Distributing Ltd.
- Distribution:
- British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, Manitoba, Possibly National
- Extent of the product distribution:
- Retail
- CFIA reference number:
- 8515
- Advisory details
- What you should do
- Who is affected
- Background
- Affected products
- Images
- Related AWRs
- Media enquiries
Advisory details
Ottawa, December 18, 2013 - The Food Recall Warning issued on December 9, 2013 has been updated to include additional codes and products. This additional information was identified during a food safety investigation.
Aurora Importing & Distributing Ltd. is recalling Aurora brand Corn Gnocchi and Rice Gnocchi because they may contain gluten which is not declared on the label. People with sensitivities to gluten should not consume the recalled products described below.
The following products have been sold in Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, Alberta and Manitoba, but may have also have been sold in other provinces.
What you should do
If you have sensitivities to gluten, do not consume the recalled product as it may cause a serious reaction.
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Who is affected
There has been one reported reaction associated with the consumption of these products.
Background
This recall was triggered by a consumer complaint. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (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.
Affected products
Brand name | Common name | Size | Code(s) on product | UPC |
---|---|---|---|---|
Aurora | Corn Gnocchi | 500 g | All Lots | 0 61659 01811 2 |
Aurora | Rice Gnocchi | 500 g | All Lots | 0 61659 01792 4 |
Images
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Related AWRs
Media enquiries
CFIA Media Relations
613-773-6600