Canadian Food Allergy Recall Alerts

March 4, 2010

Milk & Egg Allergy Alert

Undeclared Egg or Milk in Certain Honig Brand Soup Mixes

OTTAWA, March 4, 2010 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning people with allergies to egg or milk not to consume certain Honig brand soup products described below, where egg or milk is not declared on the label in English and French.

All lot codes of the following Honig brand products, imported from the Netherlands, where egg or milk is not declared on the label in English and French, are affected by this alert.

Product UPC Size Allergen
Brown Bean Soup Mix
(Bruine Bonensoep) 8714700027541 158 g Milk
India Curry Soup Mix
(Indiase Kerriesoep) 8714700221000 112 g Milk
Tomato Vegetable Soup
(Tomaten-groentesoep) 8714700201002 82 g Egg
Julienne Soup
(Juliennesoep) 8714700200005 &
0 76325 03010 7 60 g Egg
Vermicelli Soup
(Vermicellisoep) 8714700203006 107 g Egg

These products may have been distributed nationally.

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 egg or milk.

The CFIA is working with importers to have the affected products removed 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 egg and milk, two 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 our web site at: www.inspection.gc.ca.

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February 22, 2010

Milk Allergy Alert

President's Choice Organics Chocolate Digestive Biscuits recalled due to undeclared Milk.


OTTAWA, February 22, 2010 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Loblaw Companies Limited, are warning people with allergies to milk not to consume President's Choice Organics Chocolate Digestive Biscuits, described below. The affected product may contain milk ingredients which are not declared on the label.

The affected product, President's Choice Organics Chocolate Digestive Biscuits, a product of Scotland, is sold in a 200 g package bearing UPC 0 60383 70091 1. All packages of this product which do not declare the presence of milk ingredients are affected by this alert. This product has been distributed nationally.

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 protein.

The importer, Loblaw Companies Limited, Toronto, 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:
President's Choice Customer Relations at 1-888-495-5111 or customerservice@presidentschoice.ca
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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February 22, 2010

Fish and Egg Allergy Alert

Certain Instant Noodles Recalled due to undeclared Fish and/or Egg.

OTTAWA, February 22, 2010 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning people with allergies to fish or egg not to consume the instant noodle products described below. The affected products contain fish and/or egg ingredients which are not declared on the label.

All lot codes of the following products, imported from Japan, are affected by this alert.

Brand Product UPC Size Allergen(s)
Maruchan
Dried Noodle (Men Zukuri “Awase Miso”)
4 901990 320450
103 g
Fish

Maruchan
Dried Noodle (Men Zukuri “Shoyu”)
4 901990 320443
94 g
Egg, Fish


These products have been distributed in British Columbia.

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 fish or egg.

The importer, True World Foods Inc. of Canada, Richmond, BC, is voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.



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February 18, 2010

Wheat Allergy Alert

Undeclared Wheat in Private Stock Chef Robert brand Honey Ginger Teriyaki

OTTAWA, February 18, 2010 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Private Stock Sauce Company are warning people with allergies to wheat not to consume Private Stock Chef Robert brand Honey Ginger Teriyaki described below. The affected product contains wheat which is not declared on the label.

The affected product, Private Stock Chef Robert brand Honey Ginger Teriyaki, is sold in a 355 mL container bearing UPC 8 33537 50017 6. All codes are affected by this alert. This product has been distributed in Ontario.

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

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

The manufacturer, Private Stock Sauce Company, Markham, 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 one of the following numbers:

Robert McMillan, Private Stock Sauce Company at 1-905-948-1730; 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/wheblee.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 our web site at: www.inspection.gc.ca.



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February 11, 2010

Milk Allergy Alert

Incredible Edible Spread'Em Soya Oil Margarine with Garlic, Herbs and Spices Recalled due to undeclared Milk.

OTTAWA, February 11, 2010 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and A & M Home Products are warning people with allergies to milk not to consume the Incredible Edible Spread'Em Soya Oil Margarine described below. The affected product contains milk ingredients which are not declared on the label.

The affected product, Incredible Edible Spread'Em Soya Oil Margarine with Garlic, Herbs and Spices, is sold in three size tubs: 230 g, 454 g, and 908 g. All codes are being recalled.

This product is sold in Ontario and may have been distributed nationally.

There have been no reported reactions 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, A & M Home Products, Hensall, 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 one of the following numbers:
A & M Home Products at 519-235-2508; 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/milklaite.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.



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February 1, 2010

Clam Allergy Alert

UNDECLARED CLAMS IN KNORR SOUP DU JOUR BRAND CREAM OF POTATO & LEEK SOUP MIX

OTTAWA, February 1, 2010 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning people with allergies to clams not to consume Knorr Soup du jour brand Cream of Potato & Leek Soup Mix described below. The affected product may contain clams which are not declared on the label.

The affected product, Knorr Soup du jour brand Cream of Potato & Leek Soup Mix, product of USA, is sold in 639 g packages bearing UPC 0 68400 03780 4 and lot code RW3179. This product has been distributed through the following retail outlets:

Store Address
Sobeys West 840 Dufferin Ave., Winnipeg, MB
Western Grocers Ltd. 1724 115 Ave. NE, Calgary, AB
Grocery People 13232-170th St., Edmonton, AB
H Y Louie 44384 Yale Road, Chilliwack, BC

There has been no 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 clams.

The importer, Unilever Canada, Toronto, ON, is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.



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January 26, 2010

Milk & Egg Allergy Alert

UNDECLARED MILK AND EGG IN SELECTION BRAND ICED CHOCOLATEY DONUTS

OTTAWA, January 26, 2010 – The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Metro Inc. are warning people with allergies to milk or egg not to consume Selection brand Iced Chocolatey Donuts. The affected product contains milk and egg which are not declared on the label.

The affected product, Selection brand Iced Chocolatey Donuts, are sold in 330 g packages bearing UPC 0 59749 89300 8. All Best Before dates are being recalled.

This product has been distributed in Ontario and Quebec.

There has been one reported reaction 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 or egg.

The retailer, Metro Inc., Toronto, 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 one of the following numbers:

Metro Customer Care at 1-877-763-7374 (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Eastern time, Monday to Friday); 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 or egg, two 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 our web site at: www.inspection.gc.ca.

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