Updated Food Recall Warning (Allergen) - Certain RXBAR brand Protein Bars recalled due to undeclared peanut

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OTTAWA, Feb. 8, 2019 /CNW/ - The food recall warning issued on January 15, 2019 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Industry is recalling certain RXBAR brand Protein Bars from the marketplace because they may contain peanut which is not declared on the label. People with an allergy to peanut should not consume the recalled products described below. 

The following products have been sold nationally through Internet sales (www.amazon.ca and possibly other websites) as well as possibly through retail.

Recalled products

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 point of purchase.

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 
• Sign up for recall notifications by email, follow us on Twitter, or join the CFIA community on Facebook
• View our detailed explanation of the food safety investigation and recall process

Background

This recall was triggered by a recall in another country. 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 associated with the consumption of these products in Canada.

More information

• CFIA: www.inspection.gc.ca/contactus

SOURCE Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)