Happy Veggie World - Plant-Based Meat Alternatives

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Company Announcement

Global Vegetarian Foods Corp. (CANADA) announced today a voluntary nationwide recall of Vegefarm products imported and private labelled under the Happy Veggie World brand. These products may contain an undeclared egg allergen. People with an allergy to egg should not consume the recalled products described below.

A test of one of the Vegefarm products came up with an unacceptable amount of egg allergen. Upon further investigation, it was discovered that the products listed below may have been deep-fried using the same machinery as products that contain eggs as part of their recipe.

This recall is limited solely to VegeFarm products listed below, which have been sold in retail stores nationwide. No other Global Vegetarian Foods Corp. or Happy Veggie World products are affected.

Happy Veggie World’s signature collection of heat and serve meals including Kung Pao Chick’n, Lemon Chick’n, Citrus Spareribs, as well as our Bac’n and Famous Drumsticks are not manufactured in this facility.

The products being recalled are as follows:

Vegefarm Products List

Item number

UPC

Vege Tuna Roll (HH18-1000g)

THH-2511012

4713224371370

Vege Lucky Ham (HH23-1kg)

THH-2503003

4713224372032

Vege Chicken Ham (HH25-1kg)

THH-2503004

4713224372582

Vege Japanese Ham (HH26-1000g)

THH-2503001

4713224371998

Vege Crispy Chicken Patty (HH29A-454g)

THH-2506006

4713224371967

Vege Crispy Chicken Patty (HH29-3kg)

THH-2506004

4713224372018

Vege Crown Ham (HH30-1kg)

THH-2503005

4713224373404

Vege Spaghetti Sauce (HH36-600g)

THH-2513001

4713224370366

Vegan Fish Tofu (HH37-3kg)

THH-2512001

4713224373497

Vegan Fish Tofu (HH37-300g)

THH-2512003

131186

Vege Tuna Salad (HH40-1.5kg)

THH-2511007

4713224374364

Vege Ribbon Fish (HH41A-454g)

THH-2511004

4713224371974

Vege Ribbon Fish (HH41-3kg)

THH-2511013

4713224371394

Vege Ribbon Fish (HH41-300g)

THH-2511002

131239

Vege Fish Stick (HH42A-454g)

THH-2511006

4713224371509

Vege Fish Stick (HH42.1-454g)

THH-7201052

131254

Vege Fish Stick (HH42-3kg)

THH-2511005

4713224372322

Vegan Japanese Roasting EEL (HH43-200g)

THH-2511011

4713224374463

Vege Meat Paste (HH44-600g)

THH-2513003

4713224373763

Vege Mei-Hua Meat (HH46-300g)

THH-2508006

4713224372674

Vege Fried Prawn (HH47-3kg)

THH-2501001

4713224371240

Vege Fried Prawn (HH47.2-300g)

THH-2501003

131244

Vege Chicken Nugget (HH51-3kg)

THH-2510001

4713224371929

Vege Chicken Nugget (HH51.2-300g)

THH-2510013

131245

Vege Beef Ball (HH52-3kg)

THH-2505001

4713224372339

Vege Beef Ball (HH52.2-300g)

THH-2505005

131246

Vege Vegetable Paste (HH55-1kg)

THH-2507001

4713224371363

Vege Mini Sausage (HH58-3kg)

THH-2509002

4713224373053

Vege Mini Sausage (HH58-300g)

THH-2509006

131243

Vege B/Pepper chicken patty breaded (HH64.1-454g)

THH-2506013

131255

Vege B/Pepper Chicken Patty breaded (HH64-3kg)

THH-2506005

4713224371264

Vege B/Pepper Crispy Meat Chop (HH65A-454g)

THH-2506010

4713224371820

Vege B/Pepper Crispy Meat Chop (HH65-3kg)

THH-2506008

4713224372810

Vegan Sweet and Sour Pork (HH68.2-250g)

THH-2508002

131207

PL Vegan Sweet & Sour Pork (HH68PL-250g)

THH-PL2508002

131494

Vegan Chicken Chunk (HH89-3kg)

THH-2510011

4713224371196

Vege Stewed Lamb Chunk (HH72A-454g)

THH-2504001

4713224372650

Vege Buffalo Wings (HH73A-454g)

THH-2510005

4713224371219

Vege Buffalo Wings (HH73-3kg)

THH-2510006

4713224372827

Vege Buffalo Wings (HH73-300g)

THH-2510015

131251

Vege Half Chicken Breast (HH74-2160g)

THH-2510004

4713224371387

Vegan Half Chicken Breast (HH84-2160g)

THH-2510010

181715000230

Vegan Half Chicken Breast (HH84-2pcs)

THH-2568184

131529

Vegan Fish Steak (HH88-1kg)

THH-2511008

4713224371295

Vege Chicken Breast (HH91-3kg)

THH-2510018

4713224371400

Vegan Chicken Breast(HH93-3kg)

THH-2510021

4713224372155

Vegan Chicken Breast (HH93-4pcs)

THH-3956932

131432

PL Vegan Chicken Breast (HH93PL-260g)

THH-5971073

131493

Vegan meat free mince(HH99-1kg)

THH-8797070

4713224374470

Vegan Hot Dog (VF01-454g)

TVF-6603335

4713224374371

We became aware of this issue through testing of the Vege Fried Prawns.  To date, we have received no reports of illness related to this issue and are recalling all products produced in this facility out of an abundance of caution.

Check to see if you have the recalled products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.

If you have an allergy to egg, do not consume the recalled products as they may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction. Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected].