A popular vegan protein snack has been recalled across Canada after it was found to contain milk that is not declared on the label, posing a potential health risk to people with a milk allergy or sensitivity.
The Smarter Snacks Vegan Protein Puff Chili & Lime Flavored is being removed from the marketplace following concerns over the undeclared allergen.
The recalled product is Smarter Snacks Vegan Protein Puff Chili & Lime Flavored, sold in a 50 g package.
The affected product has UPC 8 684041 306837 and includes the following lot numbers and best-before dates:
The product was distributed nationally in Canada, including through online sales.
The affected protein puffs contain milk that is not declared on the label.
For consumers with a milk allergy or sensitivity, consuming the product could result in an allergic reaction that may range from mild symptoms to a serious or potentially life-threatening reaction.
Consumers are advised to check their homes for the recalled product.
Anyone who is allergic or sensitive to milk should not consume the affected protein puffs. The recalled product should also not be served, used, sold or distributed.
Consumers should either throw the product away or return it to the place where it was purchased.
People who do not have a milk allergy or sensitivity are not subject to the specific allergen risk identified in this recall.