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Various cakes manufactured by King's Pastry recalled due to undeclared hazelnuts / tree nuts
- Starting date:
- January 4, 2017
- Type of communication:
- Recall
- Alert sub-type:
- Updated Food Recall Warning (Allergen)
- Subcategory:
- Allergen - Tree Nut
- Hazard classification:
- Class 1
- Source of recall:
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- Recalling firm:
- King's Pastry
- Distribution:
- Ontario, Possibly National, Quebec
- Extent of the product distribution:
- Retail
- CFIA reference number:
- 11123
- Advisory details
- What you should do
- Who is affected
- Background
- Affected products
- Images
- Related AWRs
- Media enquiries
Advisory details
Ottawa, January 4, 2017 - The food recall warning issued on December 29, 2016 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) food safety investigation.
King's Pastry is recalling various cakes from the marketplace because they may contain hazelnuts which are not declared on the label. People with an allergy to hazelnuts 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 hazelnuts, 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 has been one reported reaction associated with the consumption of these products.
Background
This recall was triggered by a consumer complaint. The 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Pastry | Tuxedo Bar Cake | 550 g | All codes where hazelnut and/or tree nuts are not declared on the label | 6 85961 10142 5 |
| King's Pastry | Tuxedo Bar Cake | 400 g | All codes where hazelnut and/or tree nuts are not declared on the label | 6 85961 10242 2 |
| King's Pastry | Chocolate Hazelnut Flavour Bar Cake | 550 g | All codes where tree nuts are not declared on the label | 6 85961 10057 2 |
| King's Pastry | Chocolate Hazelnut Bar Cake | 400 g | All codes where tree nuts are not declared on the label | 6 85961 10054 1 |
| Bakewell Desserts | Chocolate Lava Cake | 113 g | All codes where hazelnut and/or tree nuts are not declared on the label | 6 85961 10254 5 |
| No brand (manufactured by King's Pastry) | Mocha Cake Roll | 550 g | All codes where hazelnut and/or tree nuts are not declared on the label | 6 85961 10305 4 |
| No brand (manufactured by King's Pastry) | Cappuccino Carnival Cake | 2.0 kg | All codes where hazelnut and/or tree nuts are not declared on the label | 10685961 100814 |
| No brand (manufactured by King's Pastry) | Mango Carnival Cake | 2.5 kg | All codes where hazelnut and/or tree nuts are not declared on the label | 10685961 100913 |
| Bakewell Desserts | Double Chocolate Cake | 550 g | All codes where hazelnut and/or tree nuts are not declared on the label | 6 85961 10306 1 |
Images
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Related AWRs
Media enquiries
CFIA Media Relations
613-773-6600