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CFIA recalls White Lotus Seed Paste Mooncake with 2 Egg Yolks over undeclared peanut

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a food recall warning on Oct. 16, 2026, for White Lotus Seed Paste Mooncake with 2 Egg Yolks after undeclared peanut was found in the product. The mooncakes were distributed nationally and sold online.

People who are allergic or sensitive to peanuts could have a serious or life-threatening reaction if they consume the product.

The recalled item is White Lotus Seed Paste Mooncake with 2 Egg Yolks, sold in a 600 g package (4 x 150 g). The brand is listed as “None (Chinese characters only).” The UPC is 4 897002 743648 and the best-before date/code is 2026-NO-30.

The recall was triggered by a consumer complaint. There has been one reported reaction associated with the consumption of this product.

The recalling firm is New Evergrow Global Trading Inc.

The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. The agency is also verifying that recalled products are being removed from the marketplace.

The recall is classified as Class 1 and is listed under identification number RA-82799.

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Drainage channel maintenance underway at Robert Adams Stormwater Management Pond in Courtice, expected to finish Oct. 26

Durham College reports 10,321 domestic full-time students this fall at Oshawa and Whitby campuses

Clarington library’s Counting Week dates listed as Oct. 20–26, but webpage references both 2025 and 2026

Durham College to add transfer-credit pre-assessments and remove credit-transfer fee starting Winter 2027