Food Recall Warning (Allergen) – Undeclared Hazelnut and Almond – Casy’s Kwik Brand Gluten-Free Corn Snax
- Recall date: August 4, 2015
- Reason for recall: Allergen – Tree Nut
- Hazard classification: Class 1 (most serious)
- Company / Firm: Casy Industries Ltd.
- Distribution: Ontario, Possibly National, Quebec
- Extent of the distribution: Retail
- Reference number: 9973
- Recall details
- Recalled products
- What you should do
- Background
- Illnesses
- More information
- Photos
- Media enquiries
Recalled Products
Brand Name | Common Name | Size | Code(s) on Product | UPC |
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Casy’s Kwik | Gluten-free Corn Snax with Chocolate Filling | 150 g box (contains 12 x 2 stick packages) | All codes where almond and hazelnut do not appear on the label. | 8 38222 00111 2 |
Casy’s Kwik | Gluten-free Corn Snax with Chocolate Filling | 12 g (2 sticks) | All codes where almond and hazelnut do not appear on the label. | 8 38222 00101 3 |
Casy’s Kwik | Gluten-free Corn Snax with Vanilla Filling | 150 g box (contains 12 x 2 stick packages) | All codes where almond and hazelnut do not appear on the label. | 8 38222 00112 9 |
Casy’s Kwik | Gluten-free Corn Snax with Vanilla Filling | 12 g (2 sticks) | All codes where almond and hazelnut do not appear on the label. | 8 38222 00102 0 |
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 hazelnut or almond, do not consume the recalled products as they may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction.
Background: This recall was triggered by a consumer complaint. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIAwill notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.
The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing recalled products from the marketplace.
Illnesses: There has been one reported reaction associated with the consumption of these products.