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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
- What you should do
- Who is affected
- Background
- Affected products
- Images
- Media enquiries
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.
- Learn more about common food allergies
- Sign up for recall notifications by email, follow us on Twitter, or join the CFIA community on Facebook
- 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
Images
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Media enquiries
CFIA Media Relations
613-773-6600