- Leadbetter Foods Inc. has pulled Compliments' smashed 100 per cent chicken burgers off Canadian shelves due to an allergen risk, the announced Thursday.
- The affected products came in 680-gram packages (eight 85-gram chicken patties) and can be identified by their universal product code: 0 55742 58333 5.
- The CFIA classified the notice, meaning “there is a moderate risk” that consuming the affected products may lead to “short-term or non-life threatening health problems.”
- The issue lies in undisclosed eggs, the recall says.
- No reports of any allergic reactions from consuming this product were included in the recall.
- Consumers were advised not to use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product.
Leadbetter Foods Inc. has initiated a nationwide recall of Compliments' smashed 100% chicken burgers due to a significant allergen risk associated with undeclared eggs. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has flagged this issue, indicating a moderate health threat for consumers.13
The affected products, packaged in 680-gram units containing eight 85-gram chicken patties, can be identified by the universal product code: 0 55742 58333 5. The CFIA's notice suggests that there is a moderate risk that consuming these products could lead to short-term or non-life threatening health problems.2
Despite the seriousness of the recall, there have been no reports of allergic reactions linked to the consumption of these chicken burgers. Consumers are strongly advised not to use, sell, serve, or distribute the affected products to mitigate any potential health risks. The recall highlights the importance of accurate labeling, especially for individuals with food allergies.5
The firm involved, Leadbetter Foods, has taken steps to ensure that the products are removed from store shelves to protect public health.
“The recall covers 680-gram packages (eight 85-gram patties) with UPC 0 55742 58333 5, and the CFIA says consuming them may cause short-term, non-life-threatening health problems. No allergic reactions have been reported, but consumers are told not to use, sell, serve, or distribute the product.”
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