Updated Food Recall Warning (Allergen) – Asian Star brand Shrimp Shaped Surimi and Lobster Tail Shaped Surimi recalled due to undeclared egg
- Recall date:
- April 16, 2016
- Reason for recall:
- Allergen – Egg
- Hazard classification:
- Class 1
- Company / Firm:
- 9281-4268 Québec Inc. (A1 Ocean Fish Kosher Fish market)
- Distribution:
- National
- Extent of the distribution:
- Retail
Recall details
Ottawa, April 16, 2016 – The food recall warning issued on April 15, 2016, has been updated to include additional distribution information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.
9281-4268 Québec Inc. / A1 Ocean Fish Kosher Fish market is recalling Asian Star brand Shrimp Shaped Surimi and Lobster Tail Shaped Surimi from the marketplace because they contain egg which is not declared on the label. People with an allergy to egg should not consume the recalled products described below.
The following products have been sold nationally.
Recalled products
| Brand Name | Common Name | Size | Code(s) on Product | UPC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Star | Shrimp Shaped Surimi | 300 g | Production Date: 08 FEB 2015 Best Before: 08 FEB |
0 85737 50300 0 |
| Asian Star | Lobster Tail Shaped Surimi | 255 g | Production Date: 08 FEB 2015 Best Before: 08 FEB |
0 85737 50065 8 |
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 egg, do not consume the recalled products as they may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction.
Background
This recall was triggered by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) inspection activities. 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.
Illnesses
There have been no reported reactions associated with the consumption of these products.