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The food recall warning issued on March 24, 2016 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 Junior Stik-O brand Chocolate Wafer Sticks from the marketplace because they contain egg and soy which are not declared on the label. People with an allergy to egg or soy 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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Junior Stik-O Chocolate Wafer 280 g 4 800166 142325 All codes where
Stick egg and soy are
not declared on
the label
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Junior Stik-O Chocolate Wafer 380 g 4 800166 142325 All codes where
Stick egg and soy are
not declared on
the label
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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 store where they were purchased.
If you have an allergy to egg or soy, 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 the CFIA's inspection activities. 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.
More information
-- CFIA: www.inspection.gc.ca/contactus
Contacts:
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