Canadian Food Allergy Recall Alerts

August 12, 2010

Wheat Allergy Alert

Shopsy's Originial Recipe brand Jumbo Franks recalled due to undeclared wheat.

OTTAWA, August 12, 2010 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Maple Leaf Consumer Foods are warning people with allergies to wheat not to consume the Shopsy's Original Recipe brand Jumbo Franks described below. The affected product contains wheat which is not declared on the label.

The following product, bearing EST 611, is affected by this alert:

Product Size UPC Best Before Dates
Shopsy's Original Recipe Jumbo Franks 450 g 0 63100 20722 9 2010 SE 06
2010 SE 16
2010 SE 27

This product has been distributed in Ontario.

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.

Consumption of this product may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction in persons with allergies to wheat.

The manufacturer, Maple Leaf Consumer Foods, Mississauga, Ontario, is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call one of the following numbers:

Maple Leaf Consumer Foods at 1-800-568-5801; or,

CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on wheat, one of the nine most common food allergens, visit the Food Allergens web page at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/labeti/allerg/allerge.shtml.

For information on all food recalls, visit the CFIA’s Food Recall Report at: http://active.inspection.gc.ca/eng/corp/recarapp_dbe.asp.

To find out more about receiving recalls by e-mail, and other food safety facts, visit: www.foodsafety.gc.ca. Food and consumer product recalls are also available at http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca.


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August 10, 2010

Milk Allergy Alert

Country Morning Garlic Sausage and Olympic Fine Meats Ukrainian Garlic Sausage Recalled Due to Undeclared Milk.

OTTAWA, August 10, 2010 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Maple Leaf Consumer Foods are warning people with allergies to milk not to consume the garlic sausage products described below. The affected products contain milk which is not declared on the label.

The following products, bearing EST 69B, are affected by this alert:

Product Weight UPC Best Before Dates
Country Morning
Garlic Sausage Ring 1 kg 0 57316 08493 4 10 SE 03
10 SE 10
10 SE 14
10 SE 15
Olympic Fine Meats
Ukrainian Garlic Sausage Weights ranging between 1 kg and 1.5 kg Various 10 AU 27
10 AU 28
10 SE 08
10 SE 09
10 SE 17
10 SE 29
10 OC 09
Olympic Fine Meats
Ukrainian Garlic Sausage Various – sold at deli counters None Sold up to and including August 10, 2010

These ready-to-eat cooked meat products may have been sold pre-packaged under the brands listed above. They may also have been sold at deli counters and the original brand or exact product name may not have been transferred to the consumer packages. Persons who may have purchased these products and do not know the original brand and/or product name are advised to check with their retailer or supplier to determine if they have the affected product.

These products have been distributed in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Thunder Bay, Ontario and Kenora, Ontario.

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

Consumption of these products may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction in persons with allergies to milk.

The manufacturer, Maple Leaf Consumer Foods, Mississauga, ON is voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call one of the following numbers:

Maple Leaf Consumer Foods at 1-800-568-5801; or,

CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on milk, one of the nine most common food allergens, visit the Food Allergens web page at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/labeti/allerg/allerge.shtml.

For information on all food recalls, visit the CFIA’s Food Recall Report at: http://active.inspection.gc.ca/eng/corp/recarapp_dbe.asp.

To find out more about receiving recalls by e-mail, and other food safety facts, visit: www.foodsafety.gc.ca. Food and consumer product recalls are also available at http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca.


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August 6, 2010

Milk Allergy Alert

Undeclared Milk in Certain Natur-A Glacé Brand Dairy-Free Frozen Desserts


OTTAWA, August 6, 2010 - The public warning issued on July 29, 2010 has been expanded to include additional products.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Nutrisoya Inc. are warning people with allergies to milk proteins not to consume the natur-a Glacé brand dairy-free frozen desserts described below. These products may contain milk which is not declared on the label.

The following additional flavours of the natur-a Glacé brand dairy-free frozen dessert are affected by this expanded alert.

Product Size UPC Code
natur-a Glacé brand dairy-free frozen dessert - Vanilla 946 mL 0 63667 80102 1 16810
natur-a Glacé brand dairy-free frozen dessert - Strawberry 946 mL 0 63667 80103 8 16810
natur-a Glacé brand dairy-free frozen dessert - Chocolate 946 mL 0 63667 80108 3 16810

These products have been distributed in Ontario and Quebec.

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

Consumption of these products may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction in persons with allergies to milk proteins.

Nutrisoya Inc., St- Hyacinthe, Quebec, is voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call one of the following numbers:

Nutrisoya Inc., Mme Susan D. Côté at 450 796-4261 ext 201; or

CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on milk, one of the nine most common food allergens, visit the Food Allergens web page at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/labeti/allerg/allerge.shtml.

For information on all food recalls, visit the CFIA’s Food Recall Report at: http://active.inspection.gc.ca/eng/corp/recarapp_dbe.asp.

To find out more about receiving recalls by e-mail, and other food safety facts, visit: www.foodsafety.gc.ca. Food and consumer product recalls are also available at http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca.


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August 3, 2010

Milk Allergy Alert

Mike's Bakery brand Jelly Cookies recalled due to undeclared milk.


OTTAWA, August 3, 2010 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Mike’s Bakery are warning people with allergies to milk not to consume Mike’s Bakery brand Jelly Cookies. This product contains milk which is not declared on the label.

The affected product, Mike’s Bakery brand Jelly Cookies, is sold in 500 g packages bearing the UPC 0 778909 300100. All Best before dates up to and including 08/24/10 (August 24, 2010) are affected by this alert.

This product has been distributed in New Brunswick.

There has been one reported illness associated with the consumption of this product.

Consumption of this product may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction in persons with allergies to milk.

The manufacturer, Mike’s Bakery, Fredericton, NB, is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call one of the following numbers:

Mike’s Bakery at 506-459-4103; or,

CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on milk, one of the nine most common food allergens, visit the Food Allergens web page at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/labeti/allerg/allerge.shtml.

For information on all food recalls, visit the CFIA’s Food Recall Report at: http://active.inspection.gc.ca/eng/corp/recarapp_dbe.asp.

To find out more about receiving recalls by e-mail, and other food safety facts, visit: www.foodsafety.gc.ca. Food and consumer product recalls are also available at http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca.


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July 29, 2010

Milk Allergy Alert

Natura-a Glace brand maple flavour non-dairy frozen dessert recalled due to undeclared milk.

OTTAWA, July 29, 2010 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Nutrisoya Inc. are warning people with allergies to milk proteins not to consume Maple flavour natur-a Glacé brand non-dairy frozen dessert. This product contains milk which is not declared on the label.

The affected product, Maple flavour natur-a Glacé brand non-dairy frozen dessert, is sold in 946 mL containers bearing the UPC 0 63667 80124 3 and lot code 16810. This product has been distributed in Ontario.

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.

Consumption of this product may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction in persons with allergies to milk proteins.

Nutrisoya Inc., St- Hyacinthe, Quebec, is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on milk, one of the nine most common food allergens, visit the Food Allergens web page at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/labeti/allerg/allerge.shtml.

For information on all food recalls, visit the CFIA’s Food Recall Report at: http://active.inspection.gc.ca/eng/corp/recarapp_dbe.asp.

To find out more about receiving recalls by e-mail, and other food safety facts, visit: www.foodsafety.gc.ca. Food and consumer product recalls are also available at http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca.


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July 12, 2010

Egg Allergy Alert

UNDECLARED EGG IN YIANGELLO BRAND COOKIES & CREAM CHEESECAKES


OTTAWA, July 12, 2010 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Dawn Food Products Montreal Ltd. are warning people with allergies to egg proteins not to consume the Yiangello brand Cookies & Cream Cheesecakes described below. The affected products contain egg which is not declared on the label.

All best before dates featuring the following item codes are affected by this alert.

Product Size UPC / Item code
Cookies & Cream Cheesecake 1.2 kg 6 26217 00431 2
Item# C0431
Half Moon Cookies & Cream Cheesecake 500 g 6 26217 00440 4
Item# H0440

These products have been distributed in the province of Quebec.

There has been one reported illness associated with the consumption of these products.

Consumption of these products may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction in persons with allergies to egg proteins.

The manufacturer, Dawn Food Products Montreal Ltd., is voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call one of the following numbers:

Dawn Foods at 1-800-292-1362, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern or 517-936-8167 after hours;

CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).


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July 2, 2010

Milk Allergy Alert

Juici Patties brand Jamican Style Vegetable Patties recalled due to undeclared milk.

OTTAWA, July 2, 2010 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Juici Patties (Canada), Establishment 213, are warning people with allergies to milk not to consume Juici Patties brand Jamaican Style Vegetable Patty. The affected product contains milk which is not declared on the label.

The affected product, Juici Patties brand Jamaican Style Vegetable Patty is sold in 390 g packages containing 3 patties each, and bearing UPC 6 24819 20003 3. All lot codes are affected by this alert.

This product has been distributed in Ontario.

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.

Consumption of this product may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction in persons with allergies to milk.

The manufacturer, Juici Patties (Canada), Scarborough, Ontario is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call one of the following numbers:

Juici Patties (Canada) at 416-283-0250; or

CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on milk, one of the nine most common food allergens, visit the Food Allergens web page at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/labeti/allerg/allerge.shtml.

For information on all food recalls, visit the CFIA’s Food Recall Report at: http://active.inspection.gc.ca/eng/corp/recarapp_dbe.asp.

To find out more about receiving recalls by e-mail, and other food safety facts, visit: www.foodsafety.gc.ca. Food and consumer product recalls are also available at http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca.


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June 23, 2010

Milk Allergy Alert

President's Choice Louisiana Hot Sauce Thick Cut Dipping Chips recalled due to undeclared milk.



BRAMPTON, ON - June 23, 2010 - Loblaw Companies Limited (Loblaw) is warning the public not to consume President's Choice® Louisiana Hot Sauce Thick Cut Dipping Chips because it contains milk ingredients.

The affected product, President's Choice Louisiana Hot Sauce Thick Cut Dipping Chips is sold in a 275g package and has a UPC number of 0 60383 99282 8 and a code date on package 2010 JL 12. The product contains a milk ingredient, which is not identified on the packaging.

The product is sold at various Loblaw stores: corporate, franchise and affiliated independents. Specifically:

nofrills® AB, BC, SK
Extra Foods® AB, BC, MB, SK, ON, YT, NT
Real Canadian Superstore® AB, BC, MB, SK, ON, YT
Real Canadian Wholesale Club® AB, BC, MB, ON, SK
Affiliated Independents™ AB, BC, MB, SK, YT, NWT, ON

For a complete list of stores please visit: http://www.loblaw.ca/en/customer_storelocator.html

The affected product described above may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction in persons with allergies to milk. There have been no reported injuries or illness associated with the consumption of this product.

For more information regarding the voluntary recall, customers can contact: President's Choice Customer Relations 1-888-495-5111 or customerservice@presidentschoice.ca

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For more information:

Customers please contact:
President’s Choice Customer Relations
1-888-495-5111 or customerservice@presidentschoice.ca

Media please contact:
Public Relations Department, Loblaw Companies Limited
pr@loblaw.ca or (905) 459-2500

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The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).


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June 5, 2010

Milk Allergy Alert

Undeclared Milk in certain 1.5 kg boxes of Uncle Ben's Bistro Express 6 pack

OTTAWA, June 5, 2010 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning people with allergies to milk proteins not to consume Uncle Ben’s Bistro Express 1.5 kg 6 pack described below.

The affected 6 packs do not declare milk in the ingredient listings on the outer box. The ingredient listings on the individual pouches within the affected 6 pack boxes are correctly labelled with milk ingredients declared where present.

The affected product, Uncle Ben’s Bistro Express 6 pack is sold in 1.5 kg boxes bearing UPC 0 58496 25406 and contains 6 x 250 g pouches of rice (2 each of 3 flavours - Fine Herb, Roasted Chicken flavour and Wholegrain Brown). Milk ingredients are present in the Long Grain & Wild - Fine Herbs and the Long Grain & Wild - Roasted Chicken flavour rice products contained in the affected 6 pack boxes.

This product has been distributed nationally.

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.

Consumption of this product may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction in persons with allergies to milk.

The manufacturer, Mars Canada Inc. Bolton, ON is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on milk, one of the nine most common food allergens, visit the Food Allergens web page at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/labeti/allerg/allerge.shtml.

For information on all food recalls, visit the CFIA’s Food Recall Report at: http://active.inspection.gc.ca/eng/corp/recarapp_dbe.asp.

To find out more about receiving recalls by e-mail, and other food safety facts, visit: www.foodsafety.gc.ca. Food and consumer product recalls are also available at http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca.


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