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Casy's Kwik brand Gluten-free Corn Snax recalled due to undeclared hazelnut and almond
- Starting date:
- August 4, 2015
- Type of communication:
- Recall
- Alert sub-type:
- Food Recall Warning (Allergen)
- Subcategory:
- Allergen - Tree Nut
- Hazard classification:
- Class 1
- Source of recall:
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- Recalling firm:
- Casy Industries Ltd.
- Distribution:
- Ontario, Possibly National, Quebec
- Extent of the product distribution:
- Retail
- CFIA reference number:
- 9973
- Advisory details
- What you should do
- Who is affected
- Background
- Affected products
- Images
- Related AWRs
- Media enquiries
Advisory details
Ottawa, August 4, 2015 - Casy Industries Ltd. is recalling Casy's Kwik brand Gluten-free Corn Snax from the marketplace because they may contain hazelnut and almond which are not declared on the label. People with an allergy to hazelnut or almond 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 hazelnut or almond, do not consume the recalled products as they may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction.
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- View our detailed explanation of the food safety investigation and recall process
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 products from the marketplace.
Affected products
Brand name | Common name | Size | Code(s) on product | UPC |
---|---|---|---|---|
Casy’s Kwik | Gluten-free Corn Snax with Chocolate Filling | 150 g box (contains 12 x 2 stick packages) | All codes where almond and hazelnut do not appear on the label. | 8 38222 00111 2 |
Casy’s Kwik | Gluten-free Corn Snax with Chocolate Filling | 12 g (2 sticks) | All codes where almond and hazelnut do not appear on the label. | 8 38222 00101 3 |
Casy’s Kwik | Gluten-free Corn Snax with Vanilla Filling | 150 g box (contains 12 x 2 stick packages) | All codes where almond and hazelnut do not appear on the label. | 8 38222 00112 9 |
Casy’s Kwik | Gluten-free Corn Snax with Vanilla Filling | 12 g (2 sticks) | All codes where almond and hazelnut do not appear on the label. | 8 38222 00102 0 |
Images
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Related AWRs
Media enquiries
CFIA Media Relations
613-773-6600