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Undeclared egg ingredient results in recall of Goraesa fish cakes

The products have been sold in Ontario, Nova Scotia, Quebec, and Manitoba. Canadian Food Inspection Agency

People who are allergic to eggs should not eat the Goraesa brand fish cakes that may be in their refrigerator.

According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), the product is being recalled because it may contain egg, which was not declared on the label.

“If you have an allergy to egg, do not consume the recalled products as they may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction,” the CFIA said in a recall notice issued Friday.

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The items that may contain egg are:

  • Goraesa Octopus Fish Cake, 130 grams, dated 5/16/2021, UPC: 8 809265 021766
  • Goraesa Vegetable Fish Cake, 130 grams, dated 5/16/2021, UPC: 8 809265 021711

The products have been sold in Ontario, Nova Scotia, Quebec, and Manitoba.

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The recall was triggered by a CFIA investigation.

“The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products,” the agency continued. “If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.”

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

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