Highgate Tender Meats Honey Garlic Sausage Recalled Over Undeclared Wheat

Highgate Tender Meats Ltd. is recalling its ‘Honey garlic sausage’ product from the Ontario marketplace because it contains wheat that is not declared on the label, posing a serious risk to people with wheat allergies, gluten sensitivities, or celiac disease.

What Products Are Being Recalled?

• Brand: Highgate Tender Meats Ltd.
• Product: Honey garlic sausage
• Size: 1 piece (approximately 1 lb)
• UPC: 0 200000 505592
• Code(s): All codes where wheat is not declared on the label

Why Was This Recall Issued?

The recall was triggered by inspection activities conducted by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). Testing or review found that the product contains wheat, an allergen that was not listed on the packaging label. This is classified as a Class 1 recall, the CFIA’s highest risk category, meaning there is a reasonable probability that consuming the product could cause serious adverse health consequences or death. As of the recall notice, there have been no reported reactions associated with consumption of this product.

Who Is Affected?

The recall affects consumers in Ontario who purchased the ‘Honey garlic sausage’ product from Highgate Tender Meats Ltd. Those most at risk include individuals with a wheat allergy, gluten sensitivity, or celiac disease, or other gluten-related disorders, as consuming the undeclared allergen could trigger a serious or life-threatening reaction.

What Should You Do?

• Check your freezer or fridge to see if you have the recalled product
• Do not consume the recalled product if you are allergic or sensitive to wheat or gluten
• If you have celiac disease or another gluten-related disorder, do not consume the recalled product
• Do not serve, use, sell, or distribute the recalled product
• Throw out the recalled product or return it to the location where it was purchased
• Report any adverse reactions or safety concerns to the CFIA

Official Statement

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency stated that the affected product is being recalled from the marketplace because it contains wheat which is not declared on the label. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products, and is verifying that industry is removing the recalled product from the marketplace. For company inquiries, Highgate Tender Meats Ltd. can be reached at 519-678-3383. For public enquiries, contact the CFIA at 1-613-773-2342 or by email at information@inspection.gc.ca.