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Sugarfina brand Milk Chocolate Malt Balls recalled due to undeclared peanut
- Starting date:
- May 17, 2016
- Type of communication:
- Recall
- Alert sub-type:
- Food Recall Warning (Allergen)
- Subcategory:
- Allergen - Peanut
- Hazard classification:
- Class 1
- Source of recall:
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- Recalling firm:
- Sugarfina LLC
- Distribution:
- Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario
- Extent of the product distribution:
- Retail
- CFIA reference number:
- 10616
Advisory details
What you should do
Who is affected
Background
Affected products
Images
Media enquiries
Advisory details
Ottawa, May 17, 2016 - Sugarfina LLC is recalling Sugarfina brand Milk Chocolate Malt Balls from the marketplace because it contains peanut which is not declared on the label. People with an allergy to peanut should not consume the recalled product described below.
The following product has been sold at Sugarfina kiosks in Nordstrom retail stores in Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario.
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 peanut, do not consume the recalled product as it 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 have been no reported reactions associated with the consumption of this product.
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
Brand name | Common name | Size | Code(s) on product | UPC |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sugarfina | Milk Chocolate Malt Balls | 57 g | All units sold from February 17, 2016 up to and including March 31, 2016. | 8 40278 11356 5 |
Images
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Media enquiries
CFIA Media Relations
613-773-6600