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Orientale brand chocolate fondue products recalled due to undeclared milk
- Starting date:
- December 12, 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:
- Chocolat Harmonie Inc.
- Distribution:
- Quebec
- Extent of the product distribution:
- Retail
- CFIA reference number:
- 9526
- Advisory details
- What you should do
- Who is affected
- Background
- Affected products
- Images
- Media enquiries
Advisory details
Ottawa, December 12, 2014 - Chocolat Harmonie Inc. is recalling Orientale brand chocolate fondue products 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
Check to see if you have recalled products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.
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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- View our detailed explanation of the food safety investigation and recall process
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's (CFIA) inspection activities. 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 product from the marketplace.
Affected products
Brand name | Common name | Size | Code(s) on product | UPC |
---|---|---|---|---|
Orientale | 70% Dark Chocolate Fondue | 275 g | All codes where milk is not declared on the label. | 0 63134 30021 7 |
Orientale | 70% Dark Chocolate Fondue with Roasted Almonds | 275 g | All codes where milk is not declared on the label. | 0 63134 30022 4 |
Images
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Media enquiries
CFIA Media Relations
613-773-6600