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Updated Food Recall Warning (Allergen) - Happy Veggie World brand Vege Chicken Breast and Vegefarm brand Vege Stewed Lamb Chunk recalled due to undeclared egg
- Recall date:
- October 15, 2021
- Reason for recall:
- Allergen - Egg
- Hazard classification:
- Class 2
- Company / Firm:
- Global Vegetarian Foods Corp.
- Distribution:
- Alberta, British Columbia, Possibly National
- Extent of the distribution:
- Consumer
- Reference number:
- 14628
Recall details
Ottawa, October 15, 2021 - The food recall warning issued on October 14, 2021 has been updated to include additional distribution information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) food safety investigation.
Global Vegetarian Foods Corp is recalling Happy Veggie World brand Vege Chicken Breast and Vegefarm brand Vege Stewed Lamb Chunk from the marketplace because they may contain egg which is not declared on the label. People with an allergy to egg should not consume the recalled products described below.
Recalled products
| Brand | Product | Size | UPC | Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Veggie World | Vege Chicken Breast | 4 pcs | 131218 | All codes where egg is not declared on the label |
| Vegefarm | Vege Stewed lamb chunk | 3000 g | 4 713224 372285 | All codes where egg is not declared on the label |
What you should do
Check to see if you have the 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 company. 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 the recalled products from the marketplace.
Illnesses
There have been no reported reactions associated with the consumption of these products.
Product photos
Happy Veggie World - Vege Chicken Breast
Vegefarm - Vege Stewed lamb chunk
Public enquiries and media
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- Telephone: 613-773-6600
Email: cfia.media.acia@inspection.gc.ca
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