Canada: Cumin and Cumin-containing products recall rescinded

Food Recall Warning - Rescindment of Food Recall Warnings (Allergen)

Cumin and Cumin-containing products recalled due to undeclared almond

The food recall warnings issued on March 20 and 22, 2015 are being rescinded. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is advising the public that there is no longer evidence to indicate that the cumin and cumin-containing products described below contain almond. Consequently, based on the information presently available, there is no evidence that these products could pose a risk to individuals allergic to almond.

The products were recalled as a result of laboratory testing indicating that they contained undeclared almond. However, additional testing has confirmed that the original laboratory results were false positives.

The false positives were confirmed based on new evidence regarding the cross-reactivity of mahaleb, a spice obtained from a specific species (Prunus mahaleb) of cherry seeds, with the almond allergen test kit. It is highly likely that the positive sample results for the ground cumin and cumin-containing products were due to mahaleb contamination and not almond.

The products affected by this rescindment are as follows:

Brand	Product	Size	UPC	Codes
Signal	ground cumin	39 g	6 28333 10429 7	15 NO 13 and 16 MR 06
no name	ground cumin	97 g	0 60383 71408 6	2015 OC 24
Sunspun	ground cumin	450 g	0 60383 99746 5	2015NO12
Irresistibles	Ground Cumin	43 g	0 59749 87254 6	13340 and 14013
giant value	Chili Powder	150 g	7 74223 27123 2	13348
giant value	Curry Powder	125 g	7 74223 27135 5	13339
Irresistibles	Chili powder	50 g	0 59749 87257 7	14051, 14097
Irresistibles	Curry Powder	45 g	0 59749 87258 4	13343, 14097, 14136
None - Nador Inc.	Curry powder	2.27 kg	None	13311
None - Nador Inc.	Curry powder	12.5 kg	None	13310
Nador Moulin Rouge	Chili powder	1.9 kg	0 66837 36428 9	14022
Nador Moulin Rouge	Curry powder	2 kg	0 66837 36419 7	13338, 14042
Nador Moulin Rouge	Curry powder	47 g	0 66837 31159 7	14038
Nador Moulin Rouge	Curry powder	500 g	0 66837 36028 1	14043
no name	chili powder	150 g	0 60383 05405 2	2016 JA 07
no name	curry powder	125 g	0 60383 05402 1	2015 NO 04, 2016 AL 18
None - Nador Inc.	Smokin' Stampede Salt Reduced	20 kg	None	13343
President's Choice	Smokin' Stampede Spice Mix	135 g	0 60383 99337 5	2014 DE 02, 2015 FE 20
Selection	chili powder	100 g	0 59749 88908 7	13304, 13339, 14011, 14021, 14053
Selection	curry powder	100 g	0 59749 88899 8	13302, 13345, 14034
Signal	chili powder	40 g	6 28333 10412 9	15 NO 25, 16 FE 20, 16 MR 10
Signal	curry powder	47 g	6 28333 10417 4	15 NO 07, 15 DE 13, 16 MR 03
Sunspun	chili powder	500 g	0 60383 99588 1	2015 DE 19
Sunspun	Mexican style chili powder	1.9 g	0 60383 99671 0	2016 JA 27
Sunspun	Madras curry powder	525 g	0 60383 99747 2	2016 FE 06

Products Related alerts

2015-03-22 - Cumin-containing products recalled due to undeclared almond

2015-03-20b - Ground Cumin recalled due to undeclared almond

Canada: Sliced apples and products containing sliced apples recalled

Sun Rich Fresh Foods Inc. is recalling sliced apples and products containing sliced apples produced in its Brampton, Ontario facility from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not consume and distributors, retailers and food service establishments such as hotels, restaurants, cafeterias, hospitals and nursing homes should not sell or use the recalled products described below.

Recalled products

Brand Name	Common Name	Size	UPC	Additional Info
Sun Rich	Apple Slices	57 g	0 60243 00453 1	Best Before (up to and including) 2015 MA 17
Sun Rich	Apple Slices	3 lb	0 60243 00508 8	Best Before (up to and including) 2015 MA 17
Sun Rich	Apple Slices	595 g	0 60243 01239 0	Best Before (up to and including) 2015 MA 17
Sun Rich	Apple Slices	3 lb	0 60243 00458 6	Best Before (up to and including) 2015 MA 17
Sun Rich	Apple Slices	3 lb	0 60243 00509 5	Best Before (up to and including) 2015 MA 17
Sun Rich	Fruit Medley	1.05kg	0 60243 01150 8	Best Before (up to and including) 2015 MA 04
Sun Rich	Waldorf Salad Kit	10 lbs	0 60243 01295 6	Best Before (up to and including) 2015 MA 10
Sun Rich	Apple Slices	57 g	0 60243 01359 5	Best Before (up to and including) 2015 MA 17
Sun Rich	Apple Slices with Grapes	57 g	0 60243 01406 6	Best Before (up to and including) 2015 MA 04
Shoppers Drug Mart	Apples and Grapes	284 g	0 60243 01398 4	Best Before (up to and including) 2015 MA 01
Starbucks	Starbucks Seasonal Fruit Salad	170 g	7 62111 93198 6	Best Before (up to and including) 2015 MA 02
Subway	Apples	68 g	8 25146 01418 3	Best Before (up to and including) 2015 MA 14

Check to see if you have recalled products in your home or establishment. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased.

Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, the infection can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn or even stillbirth. In severe cases of illness, people may die

There has been one reported illness associated with the consumption of these products.

More information

Sun Rich Fresh Foods Inc.: Theresa Makelki 778-296-4688