Updated Food Recall Warning (Allergen) - Trade Technocrats Ltd. Brewer's Debittered Yeast recalled due to undeclared peanut

Product photos are available at: https://bit.ly/2X6k8Di

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.

Trade Technocrats Ltd. is recalling Brewer's Debittered Yeast 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 products described below. 

The following products have been sold in Ontario, Manitoba, Quebec and Saskatchewan.

Recalled products

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 products as they may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction.

• Learn more about common food allergies 
• Sign up for recall notifications by email, follow us on Twitter, or join the CFIA community on Facebook
• 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 products from the marketplace.

Reactions

There have been no reported reactions for the Trade Technocrats Ltd. Brewer's Debittered Yeast. However, there have been reported reactions associated with other recently recalled Brewer's Yeast products.

More information

• CFIA: www.inspection.gc.ca/contactus

SOURCE Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)