The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Calgary, Alberta-based Pita’s, are warning consumers with wheat allergies not to consume Pita’s brand Falafel, as this product contains wheat which is not declared on the label.
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The affected product is Pita’s brand Falafel, No Meat or Dairy, sold in a 370g package with UPC 6 66874 00024 1. All codes of the product are affected by this alert.
Pita’s is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. It has been distributed in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario.
Consumption of this product may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction in persons with allergies to wheat. There has been one reported illness associated with the consumption of this product.
For more information, consumers and industry can call one of the following numbers:
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By GlobalDataPita’s, Colin Reef at 403-228-5626
CFIA, in the province of Quebec 1-800-561-3350; or
CFIA, in other provinces and territories 1-800-442-2342.
