PK peanut recall: check the corrected code in the official notice

The recall concerns 65 g packages of PK Roasted Lemon N’ Chilli Peanuts because of a Salmonella risk. The CFIA notice lists UPC 6 28998 00124 5, batch CN94 and the corrected code “BB: 2027/JN/30”. The stated distribution is Quebec and Ontario. [1]

Three dates, one recall

The original notice dates from September 10; its code was corrected on September 11. CityNews covered it on September 12. This chronology explains why a new media report does not necessarily mean another product has been added to a recall. [2]

Identify the right product

To check a package, compare its exact name, brand, size and codes with the official notice as it appears when you check. The CFIA explains that a recall may cover only particular lots. A similar brand name or photograph does not replace this comparison. If in doubt, the agency recommends contacting the retailer. [3]

The agency says not to eat the recalled product and to discard it or return it to the place of purchase. The packaging images in the official notice are more useful for identification than the illustrative photograph of peanuts used here. [1]

Understanding the notice’s role

The CFIA describes an investigation process that seeks to identify affected food and its distribution. A public warning alerts consumers when the risk warrants it. A news summary helps explain the situation; it does not replace the details in the official recall notice. [4]

Our practical suggestion: keep the official link together with the codes recorded from the package. If a screenshot differs from the current notice, check the date and corrections before sharing. This reduces the risk of circulating an old code or wrongly extending a recall to an entire brand.