The previous food recall warning issued for various brands of debittered Brewer's Yeast, has been updated to include additional product information.
This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) food safety investigation.
These products have been recalled because they contain peanut which is not declared on the label. People with an allergy to peanut should not consume the recalled products described below.
Recalled products
| Brand | Product | Size | UPC | Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | Brewer's Yeast | Variable - Sold in bulk | None | All products sold from February 22, 2018 up to and including February 22, 2019 |
This product was sold at The Bulk Zone (776 macdonell Street) in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Additional products have been recalled in British Columbia, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.
What you should do
Check to see if you have recalled products in your home and if so, the product should be thrown out or returned to the store where it was purchased. Consumers who are unsure if they have purchased the affected products are advised to contact their retailer.
If you have an allergy to peanut, do not consume the recalled products as they may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction.
- Learn more about common food allergies
- View our detailed explanation of the food safety investigation and recall process
Background
This recall was triggered by a consumer complaint. 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 product from the marketplace.
Reactions
There have been no reported reactions for the various brands of debittered brewer's yeast mentioned on this Food Recall Warning. However, there have been reported reactions associated with other recently recalled brewer's yeast products.
