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Food Recall Warning - illy brand whole coffee beans recalled due to swelling cans from missing air valve
- Recall date:
- May 11, 2018
- Reason for recall:
- Other
- Hazard classification:
- Class 3
- Company / Firm:
- illy Espresso Canada, Inc.
- Distribution:
- National
- Extent of the distribution:
- Retail
- Reference number:
- 12231
Recall details
Ottawa, May 11, 2018 - illy Espresso Canada, Inc. is recalling illy brand whole coffee beans from the marketplace due to swelling cans that are missing an air valve. Due to a manufacturing flaw, there is the potential that products were packaged without a necessary air valve, and carbon dioxide from degassing beans may accumulate within the coffee can, which could cause the coffee can to expand, creating pressure for the can's lid to suddenly detach with force upon opening. Consumers should not open or use the recalled products described below.
Recalled products
| Brand Name | Common Name | Size | UPC | Code(s) on Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| illy | Coffee Beans – Dark Roast | 250 g | 7 33411 07721 6 | Best Before 10/2019 and 11/2019 |
| illy | Coffee Beans – Medium Roast | 250 g | 7 33411 00009 2 | Best Before 10/2019 and 11/2019 |
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.
Background
This recall was triggered by the company. 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 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 injuries in Canada associated with these products.
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Public enquiries and media
- Public enquiries
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Telephone: 1-613-773-2342 (local or international)
Email: information@inspection.gc.ca - Media relations
- Telephone: 613-773-6600
Email: cfia.media.acia@inspection.gc.ca
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