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Food recall warning

Chick Boy brand Pop-Nik snack products recalled due to undeclared milk

Starting date:
September 21, 2016
Type of communication:
Recall
Alert sub-type:
Food Recall Warning (Allergen)
Subcategory:
Allergen - Milk
Hazard classification:
Class 2
Source of recall:
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Recalling firm:
AFOD Ltd., Dong Phuong Distributor, Little Asia Distributor Ltd., Shiny Star Canada Ltd.
Distribution:
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Possibly National, Saskatchewan
Extent of the product distribution:
Retail
CFIA reference number:
10898

Advisory details

Ottawa, September 21, 2016 - Industry is recalling Chick Boy brand Pop-Nik snack products 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 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.

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

Affected products
Brand name Common name Size Code(s) on product UPC
Chick Boy Pop-Nik
Sweet Corn Flavor
100 g All lot codes where milk is not declared on the label 4 806505 854232
Chick Boy Pop-Nik
Cheese Flavor
100 g All lot codes where milk is not declared on the label 4 806505 854225

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