Updated food recall warning (allergen) Ottogi curry products

food recalls, Friday, November 14, 2014 – Ottogi curry products recalled due to undeclared mustard

OTTAWA, November 14, 2014 – The food recall warning issued on October 24, 2014 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Industry is recalling Ottogi curry products from the marketplace because they contain mustard which is not declared on the label. People with an allergy to mustard should not consume the recalled products described below.

The following products have been sold in Ontario and may have been distributed in other provinces and territories.

Recalled product

Brand Product Size UPC Codes
N/A (Korean characters only) Ottogi Curry (medium) 500 g 8 801045
010427 All codes where mustard is not declared on the label.
N/A (Korean characters only) Ottogi Curry (medium) 100 g 8 801045
010120 All codes where mustard is not declared on the label.
N/A (Korean characters only) Ottogi Curry (hot) 100g 8 801045
010137 All codes where mustard is not declared on the label.

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 mustard, do not consume the recalled products as they may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction.

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Background

This recall was triggered by 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 product fromthe marketplace.

Reactions

There have been no reported reactions associated with the consumption
of these products.

More information

● CFIA: www.inspection.gc.ca/contactus

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