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Ferme Sunshine brand drink mix powders recalled due to undeclared milk
- Starting date:
- February 20, 2014
- Type of communication:
- Recall
- Alert sub-type:
- Updated Food Recall Warning (Allergen)
- Subcategory:
- Allergen - Milk
- Hazard classification:
- Class 1
- Source of recall:
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- Recalling firm:
- Oh Green Biotech Ltd.
- Distribution:
- British Columbia
- Extent of the product distribution:
- Retail
- CFIA reference number:
- 8639
- Advisory details
- What you should do
- Who is affected
- Background
- Affected products
- Images
- Related AWRs
- Media enquiries
Advisory details
Ottawa, February 20, 2014 - The food recall warning issued on February 19, 2014 has been updated to include additional products. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) Food Safety Investigation.
Oh Green Biotech Ltd. is recalling Ferme Sunshine brand drink mix powders from the marketplace because they contain milk which is not declared on the label. People with an allergy to milk should not consume the recalled products described below.
The following products have been distributed in British Columbia.
What you should do
If you have an allergy to milk, do not consume the recalled products as they may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction.
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Who is affected
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
Background
This recall was triggered by CFIA test results. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.
The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing recalled products from the marketplace.
Affected products
Brand name | Common name | Size | Code(s) on product | UPC |
---|---|---|---|---|
Ferme Sunshine | The Black Treasure - Black Bean & Black Sesame Powder | 500 g | All codes where milk is not declared on the label. | 4 710415 050335 |
Ferme Sunshine | Golden Buckwheat Powder | 500 g | All codes where milk is not declared on the label. | 4 710415 050618 |
Ferme Sunshine | Fresh Yam Powder | 500 g | All codes where milk is not declared on the label. | 4 710415 050069 |
Ferme Sunshine | Gingko Powder | 500 g | All codes where milk is not declared on the label. | 4 710415 050311 |
Ferme Sunshine | Cashew Nut & Walnut Powder | 500 g | All codes where milk is not declared on the label. | 4 710415 050632 |
Ferme Sunshine | Black Fungus Powder | 500 g | All codes where milk is not declared on the label. | 4 710415 050670 |
Ferme Sunshine | Red Rice Yeast & Natto Powder | 500 g | All codes where milk is not declared on the label. | 4 710415 050304 |
Ferme Sunshine | Pumpkin Seed Powder | 500 g | All codes where milk is not declared on the label. | 4 710415 050625 |
Images
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Related AWRs
Media enquiries
CFIA Media Relations
613-773-6600