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Food recall warning

Tostitos Cantina brand Extra Thin Tortilla Chips recalled due to undeclared milk

Starting date:
September 16, 2016
Type of communication:
Recall
Alert sub-type:
Food Recall Warning (Allergen)
Subcategory:
Allergen - Milk
Hazard classification:
Class 3
Source of recall:
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Recalling firm:
PepsiCo Foods Canada
Distribution:
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories
Extent of the product distribution:
Retail
CFIA reference number:
10891

Advisory details

Ottawa, September 16, 2016 - PepsiCo Foods Canada is recalling Tostitos Cantina brand Extra Thin Tortilla Chips from the marketplace because they contain milk which is not declared on the label. People with an allergy to milk should not consume the recalled product 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 product as it may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction.

Who is affected

There have been no reported reactions associated with the consumption of this product.

Background

This recall was triggered by the company. 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
Tostitos Cantina Extra Thin Tortilla Chips 220 g OC 18
505122506 or 505222506
0 60410 01082 2

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