Food Recall Warning (Allergen) - Verka brand Dry Petha recalled due to undeclared sulphites

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OTTAWA, Aug. 12, 2016 /CNW/ - Verka Food International Ltd. is recalling Verka brand Dry Petha from the marketplace because it contains sulphites which are not declared on the label. People with a sensitivity to sulphites should not consume the recalled product described below.

The following product has been sold in British Columbia.

Recalled product

Brand	Product	Size	UPC	Codes
Verka	Dry Petha	450 g	8 84282 11118 6	All codes where sulphites are not declared on the label

What you should do

Check to see if you have recalled product in your home. Recalled product should be thrown out or returned to the store where it was purchased.

If you have a sensitivity to sulphites, 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 Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (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 from the marketplace.

Reactions

There have been no reported reactions associated with the consumption of this product.

More information

• Verka Food International Ltd.: 1-877-710-8081
• CFIA: www.inspection.gc.ca/contactus

SOURCE Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)

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