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This archive of previously issued food recalls and allergy alerts is provided for reference and research purposes.

Users should note that the products listed in the archive have been subject to removal from the marketplace or appropriate corrective action. Food recalls or allergy alerts are not an indication of the food safety status of products produced at a later date.

ALLERGY ALERT

UNDECLARED WHEAT IN MVK “GLUTEN FREE” MO’STEAK VEGGIE STEAK

OTTAWA, September 17, 2004 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Momo’s Veggie Kitchen Limited are warning people with allergies to wheat not to consume MVK "Gluten Free" Mo’Steak Veggie Steak. The affected product may contain wheat which is not declared on the label. This alert is of concern to those individuals who have allergies to wheat.

The affected product, MVK "Gluten Free" Mo’Steak Veggie Steak is sold in a 180 g package bearing a UPC 6 88502 10090 1 and a Best Before date of 15DEC04.

The manufacturer, Momo’s Veggie Kitchen Limited, Richmond, British Columbia is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The affected product has been distributed in British Columbia and Alberta.

Consumption of this product may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction in persons with allergies to wheat. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.

The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call one of the following numbers:

Vivian Chiang
Momo’s Veggie Kitchen Limited
(604) 232-9002

CFIA at 1-800-442-2342. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. local time - Monday to Friday.

For information on receiving recalls by electronic mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at www.inspection.gc.ca.

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Media enquiries:

Vivian Chiang Momo’s Veggie Kitchen Limited (604) 232-9002
Michael Hiscock (English) Canadian Food Inspection Agency Office of Food Safety and Recall (613) 760-4044	Linda Leblanc (French) Canadian Food Inspection Agency Office of Food Safety and Recall (613) 760-4112

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