Summary

Category: Allergen - Egg
Alert type: Recall
Department: Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Hazard classification: Class 2
Alert sub-type: Updated Food Recall Warning (Allergen)
Recalling firm: Global Vegetarian Foods Corp.
Distribution: Alberta, British Columbia, Possibly National
Extent of the product distribution: Consumer

The issue

Ottawa, October 15, 2021 - The food recall warning issued on October 14, 2021 has been updated to include additional distribution information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) food safety investigation. Global Vegetarian Foods Corp is recalling Happy Veggie World brand Vege Chicken Breast and Vegefarm brand Vege Stewed Lamb Chunk from the marketplace because they may contain egg which is not declared on the label. People with an allergy to egg should not consume the recalled products described below.

Recalled products

Who is affected

There have been no reported reactions associated with the consumption of these products.

What you should do

Check to see if you have the 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, do not consume the recalled products as they may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction.

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• View our detailed explanation of the food safety investigation and recall process
• Report a food safety or labelling concern

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 the recalled products from the marketplace.

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Media enquiries

Public enquiries

Toll-free: 1-800-442-2342 (Canada and U.S.)
Telephone: 1-613-773-2342 (local or international)
Email: cfia.enquiries-demandederenseignements.acia@canada.ca

Media relations

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Identification number

CFIA reference number: 14628