Aliments Prolimer expands Canadian recall of Prolimer and Waterfront Bistro brand fish and seafood products due to undeclared mustard; recall now includes additional distribution
Nevin Barich
OTTAWA
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April 9, 2014
(press release)
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The food recall warning issued on March 27, 2014 has been updated to include additional distribution. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) food safety investigation.
Aliments Prolimer Inc. is recalling Prolimer and Waterfront Bistro brand fish and seafood products from the marketplace because they contain mustard which is not declared on the label. People with an allergy to mustard should not consume the recalled products described below.
The following products have been sold nationally.
Recalled products
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Brand Product Size UPC Codes
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Prolimer Mousse Lobster and Variable None Best Before "Aspargus" dates up to and including 14MAY20(i)
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Prolimer Mousse Shrimp and Variable None Best Before Vegetable dates up to and including 14MAY19(i)
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Prolimer Mousse Smoked Variable None Best Before Salmon and Spinach dates up to and including 14MAY19(i)
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Prolimer Shrimp Spread 160 g 0 57087 02335 4 Best Before dates up to and including 14MAY22
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Prolimer Lobster Spread 160 g 0 57087 02330 9 Best Before dates up to and including 14MAY22
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Prolimer Smoked Salmon 160 g 0 57087 02340 8 Best Before Spread dates up to and including 14MAY22
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Prolimer "Caprice des mers" 130 g 0 57087 02390 3 Best Before Shrimp with Cream dates up to and Cheese and Crab including Flavored Pollock 14MAY14
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Prolimer "Caprice des mers" 130 g 0 57087 02395 8 Best Before Smoked Salmon with dates up to and Cream Cheese and including Crab Flavored 14MAY14 Pollock
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Prolimer Salmon and Spinach 110 g 0 57087 00041 6 Best Before Mousse dates up to and including 14MAY24
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Prolimer Shrimp and Sweet 110 g 0 57087 00036 2 Best Before Red Pepper Mousse dates up to and including 14MAY24
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Prolimer Lobster and 110 g 0 57087 00051 5 Best Before Vegetable Mousse dates up to and including 14MAY24
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Prolimer Smoked Coho Salmon 312 g 0 57087 31229 8 13323, 14059 and Ring With Cream 13337 Cheese Filling
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Waterfront Smoked Salmon 310 g 0 58200 10792 0 20-08-2014 Bistro Caprice
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(i) These affected products were repacked from bulk at retail so the Best Before date may vary or may not be represented in this format. Consumers who are unsure if they have purchased the affected product are advised to contact their retailer.
What you should do
If you have an allergy to mustard, do not consume the recalled products as they may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction.
- Learn more about common food allergies: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/food/information-for-consumers/fact-sheets/labelling-food-packaging-and-storage/food-allergies/eng/1332442914456/1332442980290
- Sign up for recall notifications by email or follow us on Twitter: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/stay-connected/eng/1299856061207/1299856119191
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 recalled products from the marketplace.
Illnesses
There have been no reported allergic reactions associated with the consumption of these products.
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