Certain Ezaki Glico brand Pretz recalled due to undeclared milk

Starting date:

May 1, 2015

Type of communication:

Recall

Alert sub-type:

Food Recall Warning (Allergen)

Subcategory:

Allergen - Milk

Hazard classification:

Class 1

Source of recall:

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Recalling firm:

Henry Trading Co., Top Choice Import and Services

Distribution:

Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Possibly National

Extent of the product distribution:

Retail

CFIA reference number:

9813

• Advisory details
• What you should do
• Who is affected
• Background
• Affected products
• Images
• Media enquiries

Advisory details

Ottawa, May 1, 2015 - Industry is recalling various Ezaki Glico brand Pretz from the marketplace because they may contain milk which is not declared on the label. People with an allergy to milk should not consume the recalled products described below.

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 milk, do not consume the recalled products as they may cause a serious or life-threatening 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 recall in another country. 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

Affected products

Brand name	Common name	Size	Code(s) on product	UPC
Ezaki Glico	Pretz - "Ramen flavour" (Japanese characters only)	55 g	All codes where milk is not declared on the label	4 901005 102583
Ezaki Glico	Pretz - "Scallop flavour" (Japanese characters only)	55 g	All codes where milk is not declared on the label	4 901005 102620
Ezaki Glico	Pretz - "Mild Salad flavour" (Japanese characters only)	25 g	All codes where milk is not declared on the label	4 901005 100824

Images

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Media enquiries

CFIA Media Relations
613-773-6600