Undeclared Allergens Prompt Recall of Kim Phat Seafood Medley 2026

For anyone with an egg, fish, soy or wheat allergy, a mislabeled package of frozen seafood can turn a routine meal into a medical emergency. That is the concern behind a new Class 1 recall issued by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency for Kim Phat brand Seafood Medley, after the product was found to contain several allergens not listed on its label.

The recalling firm, Ocean Packers Inc., pulled the 500 g frozen seafood item from the market after the undeclared ingredients came to light. Health Canada and the CFIA are warning consumers with allergies or sensitivities to egg, fish, soy or wheat, as well as those with celiac disease or other gluten-related disorders, to avoid the product entirely, since consuming it could trigger a serious or life-threatening reaction.

What Products Are Being Recalled?

The recall covers Kim Phat brand ‘Seafood Medley’ sold in 500 g packages, bearing UPC 6 28790 00196 2. The affected package carries a production date of 25/08/16 and a best before date of 27/08/15. The product falls under the frozen fish and seafood category and was distributed in Quebec.

Why Was This Recall Issued?

According to the CFIA, the Seafood Medley is being recalled because it contains egg, fish, soy and wheat that were not declared anywhere on the product label. Undeclared allergens are treated seriously by food safety regulators because consumers rely entirely on packaging information to avoid ingredients that could cause anaphylaxis or other severe reactions. The investigation was triggered by a complaint, and as of the recall notice, no reactions linked to the product have been reported.

Who Is Affected?

The recalled Seafood Medley was distributed in Quebec. Consumers throughout the province who purchased the 500 g package should check their freezers immediately, particularly households where someone manages a food allergy or has celiac disease.

What Should You Do?

• Check your freezer for the 500 g Kim Phat Seafood Medley with UPC 6 28790 00196 2
• Do not consume the product if you or anyone in your household is allergic or sensitive to egg, fish, soy or wheat
• Do not consume the product if you have celiac disease or another gluten-related disorder
• Do not serve, use, sell or distribute the recalled product
• Throw the product out or return it to the store where it was purchased

Consumers who are unsure whether they have the affected product can compare the production date (25/08/16) and best before date (27/08/15) printed on the package against the details listed in the official recall notice.

Regulatory Response

The CFIA says it is conducting a food safety investigation into the matter, and that this investigation may lead to the recall of other products as well. The agency is also verifying that Ocean Packers Inc. is removing the affected Seafood Medley from store shelves and distribution channels across Quebec.

This recall has been classified as a Class 1 food recall, the CFIA’s highest-risk category, reserved for situations where there is a reasonable probability that consuming the product will cause serious health consequences or death. Anyone who has experienced a reaction after eating this product is encouraged to contact their healthcare provider and report the incident to the CFIA.

Consumers with questions can reach the CFIA’s public enquiries line at 1-613-773-2342, or by email at information@inspection.gc.ca. Media enquiries can be directed to 613-773-6600 or cfia.media.acia@inspection.gc.ca.