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Various brands of Debittered Brewer's Yeast recalled due to undeclared peanut
- Starting date:
- February 15, 2019
- Type of communication:
- Recall
- Alert sub-type:
- Updated Food Recall Warning (Allergen)
- Subcategory:
- Allergen - Peanut
- Hazard classification:
- Class 1
- Source of recall:
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- Recalling firm:
- Greenline Distributors
- Distribution:
- Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan
- Extent of the product distribution:
- Retail
- CFIA reference number:
- 12788
Last updated: 2019-03-13
- Advisory details
- What you should do
- Who is affected
- Background
- Affected products
- Related AWRs
- Media enquiries
Advisory details
Ottawa, February 15, 2019 - The food recall warning issued earlier today has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) food safety investigation.
Greenline Distributors is recalling Debittered Brewer's Yeast 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 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 peanut 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 for the (debittered) Brewer's Yeast product listed above. However, there have been reported reactions associated with other recently recalled Brewer's Yeast 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 products from the marketplace.
Affected products
Brand name | Common name | Size | Code(s) on product | UPC |
---|---|---|---|---|
Causeway Natural Health | Debittered Brewer's Yeast | 250 g |
All lot codes: 18074 to 19043 inclusive Best before 20 MR 15 to Best before 21 FE 12 inclusive |
6 91740 01148 9 |
Dad's Organic Market | Debittered Brewer's Yeast | 250 g |
All lot codes: 18074 to 19043 inclusive Best before 20 MR 15 to Best before 21 FE 12 inclusive |
6 91740 01148 9 |
Good N Natural Health Food Store | Debittered Brewer's Yeast | 250 g |
All lot codes: 18074 to 19043 inclusive Best before 20 MR 15 to Best before 21 FE 12 inclusive |
6 91740 01148 9 |
Good N Natural Health Food Store | Debittered Brewer's Yeast | 600 g |
All lot codes: 18074 to 19043 inclusive Best before 20 MR 15 to Best before 21 FE 12 inclusive |
6 91740 01145 8 |
Greenboy Foods | Debittered Brewer's Yeast | 250 g |
All lot codes: 18074 to 19043 inclusive Best before 20 MR 15 to Best before 21 FE 12 inclusive |
6 91740 01148 9 |
Greenboy Foods | Debittered Brewer's Yeast | 600 g |
All lot codes: 18074 to 19043 inclusive Best before 20 MR 15 to Best before 21 FE 12 inclusive |
6 91740 01145 8 |
Greenboy Foods | Debittered Brewer's Yeast | 3.5 kg |
All lot codes: 18074 to 19043 inclusive Best before 20 MR 15 to Best before 21 FE 12 inclusive |
6 91740 01143 4 |
Honeycomb Health Foods | Debittered Brewer's Yeast | 250 g |
All lot codes: 18074 to 19043 inclusive Best before 20 MR 15 to Best before 21 FE 12 inclusive |
6 91740 01148 9 |
Honeycomb Health Foods | Debittered Brewer's Yeast | 600 g |
All lot codes: 18074 to 19043 inclusive Best before 20 MR 15 to Best before 21 FE 12 inclusive |
6 91740 01145 8 |
Related AWRs
Media enquiries
- CFIA Media Relations
- 613-773-6600