Arbutus Farms Kitchen Vietnamese Slaw Base is being recalled in Canada because it may contain wheat, one of the major food allergens, that is not declared on the product label as required. Anyone who is allergic to wheat protein, as well as anyone with celiac disease, could have a serious reaction if they eat this product.
The recall notice did not state whether or not any allergic reactions or illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Jade Fine Foods Ltd. doing business as Arbutus Foods.
This product was sold to warehouse in the province of British Columbia. The recalled product is Jade Fine Foods & Packaging/Arbutus Farms Kitchen Vietnamese Slaw Noodle Base that is packaged in 1.2 kilogram containers. The UPC number that is stamped on the label is 6 66359 54730 8.
The best before dates for this product are 25DE13, 25DE15, 25DE19, 25DE20, 25DE25, 25DE27, 25DE29, and 26JA02. And the batch numbers are 225866, 226035, 226145, 226187, 226358, 226473, 226648, and 226749 (where wheat is not declared).
If you bought this product and cannot consume wheat for any reason, do not eat it and do not sell or serve it to others. You can throw the item away in a secure trash can with a tight fitting lid, or you can return it to your supplier for a refund.
