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Food recall warning

Organic Traditions brand Dark Chocolate Sacha Inchi Seeds recalled due to undeclared milk

Starting date:
April 10, 2014
Type of communication:
Recall
Alert sub-type:
Food Recall Warning (Allergen)
Subcategory:
Allergen - Milk
Hazard classification:
Class 1
Source of recall:
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Recalling firm:
Advantage Health Matters Inc.
Distribution:
National
Extent of the product distribution:
Retail
CFIA reference number:
8793

Advisory details

Ottawa, April 10, 2014 - Advantage Health Matters Inc. is recalling Organic Traditions brand Dark Chocolate Sacha Inchi Seeds 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.

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.

Who is affected

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

Background

This recall was triggered by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (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 the recalled products from the marketplace.

Affected products

Affected products
Brand name Common name Size Code(s) on product UPC
Organic Traditions Dark Chocolate Sacha Inchi Seeds 100 g All codes 8 54260 00709 1
Organic Traditions Dark Chocolate Sacha Inchi Seeds 150 g All codes 8 54260 00718 3

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