Canada
Ola‑Ola Authentic Pounded Yam (Iyan) IYANINSTANT sold nationally and online in Canada — sizes/UPCs: 1.815 kg (UPC 650655496873), 0.907 kg (UPC 650655244825*), 2.267 kg (UPC 650655244856*), 4.535 kg (UPC 650655244702*) — all codes where milk is not declared on the label. The products were recalled because they contain milk that is not declared on the label. Check if you have these products; do not consume them if you are allergic or sensitive, do not serve/use/sell/distribute them, and throw them out or return them to the place of purchase.
What's being recalled
This recall was triggered by a consumer complaint.
There have been no reported reactions associated with the consumption of these products.
Companies: Recalling firm: Genesis Imports Inc., African Foodways Market Ltd., African Superstore Ltd., Afrocan Direct Import Inc., Beauty 4 Ashes Market Inc., Bistak Enterprises Ltd., De-chosen Foods International Inc., G. Central Market Inc., Xpress Tropical Foods, Tim Tem Corporation.
How to identify it
Brand: Ola-Ola; Product: Authentic Pounded Yam (Iyan) IYANINSTANT; Size: 1.815 kg; UPC: 6 50655 49687 3; Codes: All codes where milk is not declared on the label
Brand: Ola-Ola; Product: Authentic Pounded Yam (Iyan) IYANINSTANT; Size: 0.907 kg*; UPC: 6 50655 24482 5*; Codes: All codes where milk is not declared on the label
Brand: Ola-Ola; Product: Authentic Pounded Yam (Iyan) IYANINSTANT; Size: 2.267 kg*; UPC: 6 50655 24485 6*; Codes: All codes where milk is not declared on the label
Brand: Ola-Ola; Product: Authentic Pounded Yam (Iyan) IYANINSTANT; Size: 4.535 kg*; UPC: 6 50655 24470 2*; Codes: All codes where milk is not declared on the label
The hazard
The food recall warning issued on 2026-06-26 has been updated to include additional product information, marked by an asterisk (*). This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s food safety investigation.
The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace because they contain milk which is not declared on the label.
What to do
Check to see if you have recalled products
Do not consume recalled products to which you are allergic or sensitive as they may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction
Do not serve, use, sell or distribute recalled products
Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased
Learn more:
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Where it was sold
National, Online
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Canadian Food Inspection Agency, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
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