Allergy Alert - Undeclared egg in certain Saman Bakery brand crackers

Recall / advisory date:
October 5, 2013
Reason for recall / advisory:
Allergen - Egg
Hazard classification:
Class 1
Company / Firm:
Saman Bakery
Distribution:
Alberta, British Columbia
Extent of the distribution:
Retail
Reference number:
8357

Advisory details

Ottawa, October 5, 2013 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Saman Bakery are warning people with allergies to eggs not to consume the crackers described below. The affected products contain egg which is not declared on the label.

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

Consumption of these products may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction in persons with allergies to egg.

The manufacturer, Saman Bakery, North Vancouver, BC, is voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

Affected products

Brand Name Common Name Size Code(s) on Product UPC
Saman Bakery Crispy Pumpkin Crackers 200 g Product with best before dates up to and including 05NO2013 (Nov 5) 8 70839 00201 4
Saman Bakery Crispy Sunflower Crackers 200 g Product with best before dates up to and including 05NO2013 (Nov 5) 8 70839 00120 8
Saman Bakery Crispy Almond Crackers 200 g Product with best before dates up to and including 05NO2013 (Nov 5) 8 70839 00190 1

More information

For information on common food allergens, visit the Food Allergens web page.

For more information, consumers and industry can contact the CFIA by filling out the online feedback form.

Media enquiries

CFIA Media Relations
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