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illy brand whole coffee beans recalled due to swelling cans from missing air valve
- Starting date:
- May 11, 2018
- Type of communication:
- Recall
- Alert sub-type:
- Food Recall Warning
- Subcategory:
- Other
- Hazard classification:
- Class 3
- Source of recall:
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- Recalling firm:
- illy Espresso Canada, Inc.
- Distribution:
- National
- Extent of the product distribution:
- Retail
- CFIA reference number:
- 12231
- Advisory details
- What you should do
- Who is affected
- Background
- Affected products
- Images
- Media enquiries
Advisory details
Ottawa, May 11, 2018 - illy Espresso Canada, Inc. is recalling illy brand whole coffee beans from the marketplace due to swelling cans that are missing an air valve. Due to a manufacturing flaw, there is the potential that products were packaged without a necessary air valve, and carbon dioxide from degassing beans may accumulate within the coffee can, which could cause the coffee can to expand, creating pressure for the can's lid to suddenly detach with force upon opening. Consumers should not open or use 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.
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- View our detailed explanation of the food safety investigation and recall process
Who is affected
There have been no reported injuries in Canada associated with these products.
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
| Brand name | Common name | Size | Code(s) on product | UPC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| illy | Coffee Beans – Dark Roast | 250 g | Best Before 10/2019 and 11/2019 | 7 33411 07721 6 |
| illy | Coffee Beans – Medium Roast | 250 g | Best Before 10/2019 and 11/2019 | 7 33411 00009 2 |
Images
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Media enquiries
- CFIA Media Relations
- 613-773-6600