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Ferme Sunshine brand Almond Powder recalled due to undeclared milk
- Starting date:
- February 18, 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:
- Oh Green Biotech Ltd.
- Distribution:
- British Columbia
- Extent of the product distribution:
- Retail
- CFIA reference number:
- 8630
- Advisory details
- What you should do
- Who is affected
- Background
- Affected products
- Images
- Related AWRs
- Media enquiries
Advisory details
Ottawa, February 18, 2014 - Oh Green Biotech Ltd. is recalling Ferme Sunshine brand Almond Powder from the marketplace because it contains milk which is not declared on the label. People with an allergy to milk should not consume the recalled product described below.
The following product has 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 reactions associated with the consumption of these products.
Background
This recall was triggered by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's 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 | Almond Powder | 500 g |
MFD: 2013.12.20 EXP 2015.12.19 B13E |
4 710415 050373 |
Images
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Related AWRs
Media enquiries
CFIA Media Relations
613-773-6600