Heinz Canada issues baby food recall due to jar defect

OTTAWA – A warning is being issued to those who purchase a specific brand of Heinz baby foods due to a defect in the jar.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said those who puchased the affected product should not consume the contents because some jars have a glass deformity that could break off during normal use.

The affected products described below are sold in 100 mL (3.52 oz fl) glass jars.

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Product                     UPC Production code     Best Before dates
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Strained Beef with   0 571650 0   0081 xx:xx(i)              2013JA08
Broth                                           0481 xx:xx(i)              2013FE17
                                                   0981 xx:xx(i)              2013AL07
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Strained Chicken     0 571660 7   0091 xx:xx(i)              2013JA09
with Broth                                    0491 xx:xx(i)              2013FE18
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Strained Lamb with   0 571670 4                                      
Broth                                           0501 xx:xx(i)              2013FE19
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(i) xx:xx – Digits indicate Military time and all times are included.

The CFIA said the products affected in the recall may have been distributed nationally.

There have been no reported injuries.

For more information, consumers and industry can call one of the following numbers:

Heinz Canada at 1-888-570-1675 or by e-mail at: heinzrecall@stericycle.com

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