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Various EnviroKidz brand cereals recalled due to undeclared wheat and gluten
- Starting date:
- February 15, 2019
- Type of communication:
- Recall
- Alert sub-type:
- Food Recall Warning (Allergen)
- Subcategory:
- Allergen - Gluten, Allergen - Wheat
- Hazard classification:
- Class 1
- Source of recall:
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- Recalling firm:
- Nature's Path Foods Inc.
- Distribution:
- National
- Extent of the product distribution:
- Retail
- CFIA reference number:
- 12789
- Advisory details
- What you should do
- Who is affected
- Background
- Affected products
- Images
- Media enquiries
Advisory details
Ottawa, February 15, 2019 - Nature's Path Foods Inc. is recalling various EnviroKidz brand cereals from the marketplace because they may contain wheat and gluten which are not declared on the label. People who have an allergy to wheat, celiac disease or other gluten-related disorders 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 wheat, celiac disease or other gluten-related disorders, 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 reported reactions associated with the consumption of 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EnviroKidz | Gorilla Munch Corn Puffs Organic Cereal | 284g | 08/24/2019 | 0 58449 86002 0 |
| EnviroKidz | Jungle Munch Cinnamon Organic Cereal | 284g | 08/01/2019 | 0 58449 87027 2 |
| EnviroKidz | Choco Chimps Chocolate Organic Cereal | 284g | 08/27/2019 | 0 58449 87023 4 |
Images
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Media enquiries
- CFIA Media Relations
- 613-773-6600