Agropur issues voluntary precautionary ice cream recall due to potential health hazard
SAINT-HUBERT, QC, July 19, 2019 – Agropur has announced an immediate recall of Iceberg brand 190 mL ice cream sandwiches sold in boxes of 8, and Originale Augustin brand 190 mL ice cream sandwiches sold in boxes of 30, due to a risk of fine metal particles in the product.
Territory: Quebec, Ontario, Atlantic
Agropur’s precautionary voluntary recall applies only to the following products:
No other Agropur products are affected by this recall.
Agropur has asked all of its customers to remove the products from their shelves. We have contacted the CFIA, which is overseeing the precautionary voluntary recall.
Consumers who have one of the above-mentioned products in their possession can call Agropur’s Consumer Service toll-free at 1 800-501-1150 if they have any questions. They can return to the product to the store where they bought it for a full refund.
To date, there have been no reports of discomfort or injury. Agropur is committed to providing high quality products and the safety and satisfaction of our consumers is our top priority. We are taking this voluntary action out of an abundance of caution.
Consumer information: 1-800-501-1150 or see the information on the agropur.com website.
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Source and media contact:
Diane Jubinville
Director, Public Relations & External Communications
(450) 878-2943