chicken burger recall in canada due to undeclared egg
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a popular chicken burger sold in canada has been recalled.
the canadian food inspection agency has issued a national recall of compliments brand smashed 100% chicken burgers due to an allergen risk over undeclared egg in the product.
the cfia said in the recall, issued thursday, that the affected food product should not be used, sold, served or distributed.
the chicken is sold in packages with eight 85-gram chicken patties and the recalling firm is leadbetter foods inc.
it can be identified by its universal product code: 0 55742 58333 5.
the notice did not mention if any allergic reactions had been reported.
‘a moderate risk’
the cfia assigned the notice as a class ii recall, meaning “there is a moderate risk” consuming the affected products may lead to “short-term or non-life threatening health problems.”
consumers with questions or concerns can reach out to the cfia by telephone at 1-613-773-2342 or by email at information@inspection.gc.ca.
chocolate recall this week
just four days ago a popular hershey’s chocolate product was recalled across canada.
hershey’s kisses, specifically creamy milk chocolate, were recalled over nut allergy concerns due to the possible presence of almonds not indicated on the packaging.
the cfia said the chocolate ‘may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction’ to those with allergies
the voluntary recall was triggered by the company after it received one reported reaction linked with consumption of these products, the notice stated.
two sizes of packages — 104 g and 200 g — both of which have best before dates of june 1, 2027 were affected.
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