Updated Food Recall Warning (Allergen) - Candra International brand Organic Shirataki Noodles recalled due to undeclared wheat

OTTAWA, August 10, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ - The food recall warning issued on August 3, 2016 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Candra International is recalling Candra International brand Organic Shirataki Noodles 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 Quebec and through Internet sales.

Recalled product

Brand	Product	Size	UPC	Codes
Candra International	Organic Shirataki Noodles	300 g	6 942838 100061	All codes where wheat 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 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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• View our detailed explanation of the food safety investigation and recall process

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 product from the marketplace.

Reactions

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

More information

• Candra International: [phone]
• CFIA: www.inspection.gc.ca/contactus

SOURCE Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)

CFIA Media Relations, 613-773-6600