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Food recall warning

Indigo Packaged Goodness brand Brewers Yeast Debittered recalled due to undeclared peanut

Starting date:
February 7, 2019
Type of communication:
Recall
Alert sub-type:
Food Recall Warning (Allergen)
Subcategory:
Allergen - Peanut
Hazard classification:
Class 2
Source of recall:
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Recalling firm:
Indigo Natural Foods Inc.
Distribution:
Ontario
Extent of the product distribution:
Retail
CFIA reference number:
12755

Last updated: 2019-03-13

Advisory details

Ottawa, February 7, 2019 - Indigo Natural Foods Inc. is recalling Indigo Packaged Goodness brand Brewers Yeast Debittered from the marketplace because it contains peanut which is not declared on the label. People with an allergy to peanut should not consume the recalled product 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 peanuts do not consume the recalled product as it may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction.

Who is affected

There has been one reported reaction associated with the consumption of this product.

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 product from the marketplace.

Affected products

Affected products
Brand name Common name Size Code(s) on product UPC
Indigo Packaged Goodness Brewers Yeast Debittered 400 g All units sold from October 24, 2018 up to and including February 7, 2019. 6 99692 00659 1

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