Updated Food Recall Warning (Allergen) - (Debittered) Brewer's Yeast sold at Bulk Barrel recalled due to undeclared peanut

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OTTAWA, Feb. 15, 2019 /CNW/ - The food recall warning issued on February 14, 2019 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Bulk Barrel is recalling (Debittered) Brewer's Yeast sold in bulk from the marketplace because it contains peanut which is not declared on the label. People with an allergy to peanut should not consume the recalled product described below. 

The following product has been sold in Ontario.

Recalled product

Brand	Product	Size	UPC	Codes
None	(Debittered) Brewer's Yeast	Various – sold in bulk	n/a	Item code 699   All products sold up to and including February 12, 2019

The affected product has been sold in bulk through Bulk Barrel stores.  

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 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 for the (debittered) Brewer's Yeast sold at Bulk Barrel.  However, there have been reported reactions associated with other recently recalled Brewer's Yeast products.

More information

• Bulk Barrel: Westmount Shopping Centre:  Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone]
• Bulk Barrel: Citi Plaza (Galleria Mall):  Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone]
• Bulk Barrel: Cherryhill Village Mall, Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone]
• CFIA: www.inspection.gc.ca/contactus

SOURCE Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)

CFIA Media Relations, 613-773-6600

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