Certain chickpea flour sold across Canada has been recalled after insects were обнаружed in the product, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) said Tuesday.
In a recall notice, the CFIA said PTI brand Besan Chick Pea Flour is being removed from store shelves and online marketplaces “due to the presence of insects.”
The affected product is sold in 1.8-kilogram packages and carries the UPC 8 28158 15101 2, with a best-before code of SEP 2027.
The recalled flour was distributed online and in several provinces, including Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador.
The recall has been classified as a “Class 3” recall, which the CFIA says applies when there is a low risk that consuming the product would cause adverse health effects, or when the product does not meet regulatory requirements.
Consumers are advised not to use the recalled flour and to discard it or return it to the place of purchase.