Roland brand Preserved Lemons contain undeclared sulphites

Starting date:

October 17, 2016

Type of communication:

Advisory

Alert sub-type:

Food Safety Warning (Allergen)

Subcategory:

Allergen - Sulphites

Hazard classification:

Class 1

Source of recall:

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Recalling firm:

Cheese Boutique, Ultra Foods Inc.

Distribution:

Ontario, Possibly National

Extent of the product distribution:

Retail

CFIA reference number:

10954

• Advisory details
• What you should do
• Who is affected
• Background
• Affected products
• Images
• Media enquiries

Advisory details

Ottawa, October 17, 2016 - Industry is recalling Roland brand Preserved Lemons from the marketplace because they contain sulphites which are not declared on the label. People with an allergy to sulphites 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 sulphites, 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 have been no reported reactions associated with the consumption of these products.

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 products from the marketplace.

Affected products

Affected products

Brand name	Common name	Size	Code(s) on product	UPC
Roland	Preserved Lemons	NET WT. 12.35 oz. (370 g) DR. WT.  7.05 oz. (200 g)	Lot #: 20 DA: 169 Z P: 06 18 (where sulphites are not declared on the label)	Item UPC: 0 41224 61002 6 Case UPC: 10041224610023
Roland	Preserved Lemons - Beldi	NET WT. 13 oz. (369 g) DR. WT.  7.05 oz. (200 g)	Lot #: 21 P: Q 0303 (where sulphites are not declared on the label)	Item UPC: 0 41224 61002 6 Case UPC: 10041224610023

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Media enquiries

CFIA Media Relations
613-773-6600