Food Recall Warning (Allergen): Imitation Meat Products Recalled Due to Undeclared Egg

OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - May 16, 2014) - Happy Veggie World Ltd. is recalling imitation meat products from the marketplace because they contain egg which is not declared on the label. People with an allergy to egg should not consume the recalled products described below.

The following products have been sold in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec.

Recalled products

Brand		Product		Size		UPC		Codes
Happy Veggie		Vegan Ginger Chicken		300 g		1 81715 00022 3		All codes where egg is not declared on the label
Hearts Choices		Vegan Ginger Chicken		300 g		N/A		All codes where egg is not declared on the label
Happy Veggie		Vegan Ginger Chicken		500 g		1078		All codes where egg is not declared on the label
Chin Hsin		Vegan Chicken Nuggets		3000 g		4 710747 440118		All codes where egg is not declared on the label
Happy Veggie		Vegan Squid Strip		500 g		1079		All codes where egg is not declared on the label
Chin Hsin		Vegetarian Cuttle		3000 g		4 710747 440330		All codes where egg is not declared on the label
Happy Veggie		Vegan Teriyaki Beef		300 g		1 81715 00032 2		All codes where egg is not declared on the label
Hearts Choices		Vegan Spicy Beef		300 g		N/A		All codes where egg is not declared on the label
Happy Veggie		Vegan Citrus Spareribs		300 g		1 81715 00005 6		All codes where egg is not declared on the label
Hearts Choices		Vegan Citrus Spareribs		300 g		N/A		All codes where egg is not declared on the label
Happy Veggie		Vegan Citrus Spareribs		500 g		1062		All codes where egg is not declared on the label
Chin Hsin		Vegetarian Citrus Spareribs		3000 g		4 710747 440286		All codes where egg is not declared on the label
Happy Veggie World		"Vegen Golden Fish"		480 g		1022		All codes where egg is not declared on the label
Chin Hsin		Vegetarian Golden Fish Fillet		3000 g		4 710747 440422		All codes where egg is not declared on the label
YHS		Vegetarian Fish Ham		600 g		4 710747 440521		All codes where egg is not declared on the label
YHS		Vegetarian Fish Ham		1200 g		4 710747 440590		All codes where egg is not declared on the label
Happy Veggie		Vegan Gong Bao Chicken		300 g		1 81715 00008 7		All codes where egg is not declared on the label
Hearts Choices		Vegan Kung Pao Chicken		300 g		N/A		All codes where egg is not declared on the label
Happy Veggie		Vegan Seasoned Chicken		300 g		1 81715 00307 1		All codes where egg is not declared on the label
Hearts Choices		Vegan Seasoned Chicken		300 g		N/A		All codes where egg is not declared on the label
Happy Veggie		Vegan Fu Zhou Balls		480 g		1107		All codes where egg is not declared on the label
Chin Hsin		Vegetarian Fu Chew Ball		3000 g		N/A		All codes where egg is not declared on the label
Happy Veggie		Vegan Hot Dogs		500 g		523509		All codes where egg is not declared on the label
Happy Veggie		Vegetarian Bacon		300 g		1 81715 00026 1		All codes where egg is not declared on the label
Happy Veggie		Vegetarian Bacon		500 g		522786		All codes where egg is not declared on the label
Chaste Je Way		Vegetarian Bacon		3000 g		4 714033 523356		All codes where egg is not declared on the label
Happy Veggie		Vegan Imitation Ribs		300 g		1 81715 00311 8		All codes where egg is not declared on the label
Happy Veggie		Vegan Imitation Ribs		500 g		1011		All codes where egg is not declared on the label
Chin Hsin		Vegetarian Stewed Pork Chops		3000 g		4 710716 660035		All codes where egg is not declared on the label

What you should do

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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Background

This recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) test results. 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 products from the marketplace.

Illnesses

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