8 flavours of Umnitza baby cereal recalled after 1 illness
Posted June 28, 2013 5:20 am.
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OTTAWA – The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said the Umnitza brand of baby cereal products is being recalled because they may contain the chemical known as mycotoxin HT-2.
Mycotoxins are produced by the Fusarium species of moulds, which can grow in a variety of crops and foods, including cereals.
The federal agency said eight flavours of the cereal have been recalled by its importer, Toronto-based Wonder Berry North America.
The affect products are:
Brand Name | Common Name | Size | Codes(s) on Product | UPC |
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Umnitza | Buckwheat Pear & Milk flavour (in Russian language only) | 250 g | All lot codes | 4 680002 470580 |
Umnitza | 7 Grains flavour (in Russian language only) | 250 g | All lot codes | 4 680002 470634 |
Umnitza | 5 Grains flavour (in Russian language only) | 250 g | All lot codes | 4 680002 470542 |
Umnitza | Buckwheat & Pear flavour (in Russian language only) | 250 g | All lot codes | 4 680002 470641 |
Umnitza | Buckwheat & Milk flavour (in Russian language only) | 250 g | All lot codes | 4 680002 470535 |
Umnitza | Corn flavour (in Russian language only) | 250 g | All lot codes | 4 680002 470665 |
Umnitza | Rice flavour (in Russian language only) | 250 g | All lot codes | 4 680002 470672 |
Umnitza | Wheat Cereal, Milk & Pumpkin flavour (in Russian language only) | 250 g | All lot codes | 4 680002 474175 |
The CFIA said there has been one reported illness associated with eating the cereal, which is imported from Russia and has Russian writing on the packaging.
The affected products have been distributed in Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec.
Mycotoxins are produced by the Fusarium species of moulds, which can grow in a variety of crops and foods, including cereals and may cause nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
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