Mondelēz Canada, part of the multinational snack company, Mondelēz International Inc., is recalling certain date codes of Mr. Christie’s brand Arrowroot Biscuits from the marketplace due to a potential off-taste, according to Food Safety News.
In the October 21, 2016, recall notice on the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s website, consumers are being asked not to consume the recalled products.
“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,” according to the recall notice. The notice also reads that a number of people have reported becoming ill after eating the cookies, although there is no information as to the severity of the illness.
The public is asked to call their doctor if they think they have become ill after consuming the recalled products. Consumers are also asked to check their cupboards for the recalled products and to throw them out if found.
This recall was set in motion by the company. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other products are recalled, the public will be alerted through updated recall notices.
The recalled Mr. Christie’s brand Arrowroot Biscuits can be identified by information on the packaging:
350 g with UPC number 0 66721 01046 9 with one of the following date codes: Best Before 2017 FE 24; or Best Before 2017 FE 28;
1.4 kg with UPC number 0 66721 01856 4 and one of the following date codes: Best Before 2017 FE 20; Best Before 2017 FE 21; Best Before 2017 FE 22; or Best Before 2017 FE 23;
3.5 kg (Bulk) with UPC number 1 00 66721 51038 6 and the date code: Best Before 2017 AL 25; and
3.6 kg300 x 12 g (2-pack) with UPC number 1 00 66721 51404 9 and one of the following date codes: Best Before 2017 AL 21; Best Before 2017 AL 22; Best Before 2017 AL 23; Best Before 2017 AL 24; Best Before 2017 AL 25; Best Before 2017 AL 29; Best Before 2017 AL 30; Best Before 2017 MA 01; Best Before 2017 MA 02; Best Before 2017 MA 05; or Best Before 2017 MA 12.