Heinz recalls Strained Meat baby foods due to glass deformity

Canadian Food Inspection Agency
News Release

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OTTAWA – The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume the Heinz Strained Meat baby food products described below as 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.

Product: Strained Beef with Broth

UPC: 0 571650 0

Production Codes:
- 0081 xx:xx*
- 0481 xx:xx*
- 0981 xx:xx*

Best Before Dates:
- 2013JA08
- 2013FE17
- 2013AL07

Product: Strained Chicken with Broth

UPC: 0 571660 7

Production Codes:
- 0091 xx:xx*
- 0491 xx:xx*

Best Before Dates:
- 2013JA09
- 2013FE18

Product: Strained Lamb with Broth

UPC: 0 571670 4

Production Codes:
- 0501 xx:xx*

Best Before Dates:
- 2013FE19

* xx:xx – Digits indicate Military time and all times are included.

These products have been distributed nationally.

There have been no reported injuries associated with the consumption of these products.

The manufacturer, Heinz Canada, Leamington, ON is voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace.

The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

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: [email protected]

CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on all food recalls, visit the CFIA's Food Recall Report here.

To find out more about receiving recalls by e-mail, and other food safety facts, visit here

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