Food Recall Warning (Allergen) - Damascus delites brand Falafel Vegetarian Balls recalled due to undeclared wheat

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OTTAWA, Sept.15, 2016 /CNW/ - Peppo Foods is recalling Damascus delites brand Falafel Vegetarian Balls from the marketplace because it contains wheat which is not declared on the label. People with an allergy to wheat or sensitivity to gluten should not consume the recalled product described below.

The following product has been sold in Ontario.

Recalled product

Brand	Product	Size	UPC	Codes
Damascus delites	Falafel Vegetarian Balls	300 g	6 24042 89864 9	LOT JN16195 BB JN 2017

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 or sensitivity to gluten, do not consume the recalled product as it may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction.

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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.

Reactions

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

More information

• Peppo Foods: [email protected]
• CFIA: www.inspection.gc.ca/contactus

SOURCE Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)

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