Food recall, Friday, November 21, 2014 – Cool Runnings brand Curry Powder and Jamaican Style Curry Powder recalled due to undeclared peanut and almond
OTTAWA, November 20, 2014 – The food recall warning issued on October 31, 2014 has been updated to include additional products. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.
Universal Impex Corp. is recalling Cool Runnings brand Curry Powder and Jamaican Style Curry Powder from the marketplace because they may contain peanut and almond which are not declared on the label. People with an allergy to peanut or almond should not consume the recalled products described below.
The following products have been sold in Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec and may have been sold in other provinces and territories.
Recalled products
Brand Product Size UPC Codes Cool Runnings Jamaican Style Curry Powder 500 g 6 24913 00218 2 140617, 140616, 140711, 140729 and 140806 Cool Runnings Jamaican Style Curry Powder 225 g 6 24913 00208 3 140617, 140616, 140711, 140729 and 140806 Cool Runnings Curry Powder 500 g 6 24913 00126 0 140616, 140729 and 140630 Cool Runnings Curry Powder 225 g 6 24913 01149 8 140616, 140729 and 140630
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 or almond do not consume the recalled products as it may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction.
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Background
This recall was triggered by the CFIA inspection activities. 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.
Reactions
There have been no reported reactions associated with the consumption of this product.
More information
• CFIA: www.inspection.gc.ca/contactus
Media enquiries
CFIA Media Relations 613-773-6600
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