Zhou Hei Ya brand Wide Vermicelli with Sesame Sauce has been recalled because the product contains shrimp that is not declared on the label.

The undeclared shrimp presents a potential health risk to consumers with a crustacean or shellfish allergy or sensitivity. Allergic individuals who consume the affected product may experience a serious or potentially life-threatening allergic reaction.

Affected product

The recall applies to:

• Brand: Zhou Hei Ya (Chinese characters only)
• Product: Wide Vermicelli with Sesame Sauce
• Size: 248 g
• UPC: 6 978378 870324
• Date Codes: 2026/03/13 and 2026/10/12

Distribution

The affected product was distributed in Ontario, Quebec and Saskatchewan.

Consumers, retailers and food service establishments should check their inventory to determine whether they have the recalled product.

What should consumers do?

Consumers should:

• Check whether they have the recalled product.
• Do not consume the product if they are allergic or sensitive to crustaceans or shellfish.
• Do not serve, use, sell or distribute the recalled product.
• Dispose of the product safely or return it to the place of purchase.

Consumers who have consumed the recalled product and experience symptoms of an allergic reaction should seek appropriate medical attention.

Why is this recall important?

Shrimp is a crustacean and regulated food allergen. When it is present in a food but not declared on the label, allergic consumers may unknowingly consume the allergen.

Reactions to crustaceans can range from mild symptoms to severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis.

Source:https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/zhou-hei-ya-brand-wide-vermicelli-sesame-sauce-recalled-due-undeclared-shrimp