Great Value brand popcorn recalled due to presence of insects

Health Canada has officially issued a national recall for Great Value popping corn, sold at Walmart stores across Canada.

The popcorn has been recalled because of the presence of insects, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency has announced.

The "extraneous material" advisory took effect on Feb. 6.

This is the second national recall of a popcorn product because of insects in as many months.

A recall of Selection brand popping corn was issued on Dec. 27.

According to Health Canada, the Great Value recall affects the one-kilogram size with the UPC 6 81131 76007 2, the agency said.

It includes all best before dates on or before Dec. 28, 2017.

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