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The following warnings were issued by the CFIA and manufacturers. These products have been found to contain ingredients that are not declared on the label. For further information, contact the CFIA at 613-225-2342 and direct your call to the individual listed. Some alerts also refer you to a company contact.

Egg
Milk
Peanut
Soy
Sulphites
Tree Nuts
Wheat Gluten

EGG

Mrs. Denson’s brand cookies manufactured by Mrs. Denson’s Cookie Company, Inc., Ukiah, California, sold in a range of varieties and package sizes, distributed nationally and are being voluntarily recalled by the U.S. manufacturer and several Canadian importers. Contact : Quebec 1-800-561-3350 Other provinces and territories: 1-800-442-2342 March 28, 2001

MacMillan's Pizza Stix, sold by MacMillan's of Acton and Whitby, Ontario, in three varieties: Pepperoni & Cheese, Roasted Red Pepper & Garlic and Three Cheese, packaged in a box containing twelve 70g Stix, and bearing the instruction "Keep Frozen." This product is sold across Canada primarily in fund raising campaigns. Contact the CFIA as follows: Quebec, 1-800-561-3350, all other provinces and territories, 1-800-442-2342. February 23, 2001

Toasted Coconut Marshmallow made by Picard Peanuts Ltd., Waterford, Ontario. Sold only in Ontario in 100g packs. All codes are affected. Contact Picard Peanuts Ltd. at (519) 443 -7779. January 31, 2001

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MILK

Côte d'Or Sensations brand Intense 70% Cacao and Noir Orange chocolate products imported from Belgium: imported by Euro- Excellence Inc. located in Mont-Royal, Quebec, distributed in Ontario and Quebec and potentially in other provinces. Intense 70% Cacao (Quality Chocolate), 100g packages, all codes, UPC 7 622400 006753 - Noir Orange (Plain Chocolate Filled with Orange Chocolate-Truffle (30%) with Pieces of Candied Orange (4%)), 100g packages, all codes, UPC 7 622400 012020. Contact the CFIA as follows: In the province of Quebec 1-800-561-3350; or In other provinces and territories 1-800-442-2342. May 18, 2001

Monster Bowl brand, handmade waffle bowls chocolatey dipped:potentially distributed nationally, manufactured by Monster Cone, Montreal, Quebec, sold in 225 g / 7.9 oz packages each containing 6 bowls. The bowls are described on the package as "6 handmade waffle bowls chocolatey dipped". The packages bear the UPC code of 6 20463 10005 7 and have the lot code number 011067.Contact the CFIA as follows: In Quebec, 1-800-561-3350; r In other provinces and territories 1-800-442-2342. May 18, 2001

Neilson brand dark chocolate ingredients: The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning consumers with milk allergies not to consume a range of products made with Neilson branded dark chocolate ingredients (see http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/corpaffr/recarapp/20010511e.shtml#li). A line of dark chocolate ingredients made by Neilson International Limited, Toronto is primarily used in the manufacture of consumer products by chocolate manufacturers, speciality chocolate shops, bakeries, cookie manufacturers, donut shops and restaurants, and is also sold as bulk food items. Neilson has voluntarily recalled its affected dark chocolate ingredients. Consumers are advised to ask retailers, bulk stores and stores which sell unlabelled products if the products contain undeclared milk. Retailers and distributors should verify with their suppliers if they have received implicated products. The CFIA is currently investigating various manufacturers and distributors to have products containing undeclared milk protein recalled from the marketplace. As this investigation proceeds and new products are identified, the CFIA will be posting the list of products being recalled on the CFIA Web site at the above URL. Contact the CFIA at: Quebec 1-800-561-3350; Other provinces and territories 1-800-442-2342. May 11, 2001

Mondoux brand chocolate Easter candy labelled as Small Sitting Hens, Real Dark Chocolate. distributed in Quebec, Ontario, and Newfoundland, and may have a wider distribution, prepared for Les Distributions Mondoux, Laval, Quebec, sold in 250g packages of 12 with the UPC 7 71665 30061 2. For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at one of the following numbers: In the province of Quebec 1-800-561-3350; or In other provinces and territories 1-800-442-2342. April 27, 2001

No Name brand Dill Pickle Flavour Potato Chips, distributed in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland, prepared for Sunfresh Limited located in Toronto, Ontario, sold in 270g packages with a UPC of 0 60383 68290 3. All production lots are voluntarily being recalled by Sunfresh Limited. There has been one reported illness associated with the consumption of this product. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall. For more information, consumers and industry can call Sunfresh Limited at 1-800-387-5547 or the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342. April 11, 2001

Mrs. Denson’s brand cookies manufactured by Mrs. Denson’s Cookie Company, Inc., Ukiah, California, sold in a range of varieties and package sizes, distributed nationally and are being voluntarily recalled by the U.S. manufacturer and several Canadian importers. Contact : Quebec 1-800-561-3350 Other provinces and territories: 1-800-442-2342 March 28, 2001

Unilever Canada: distributed nationally, Instant Chicken OXO Sachets (15 sachets/100 gram carton), UPC 68400 16467 00, Instant Chicken OXO Lite Sachets UPC 68400 03078 00,  Instant Oxo Beef & Chicken Pre-Pack UPC  68400 03484 00, Chicken OXO Lite in a Mug UPC 68400 03082 00, Chicken OXO in a mug UPC 68400 01260 00, Liquid Chicken OXO Lite UPC 68400 03080 00, Liquid Chicken OXO Regular UPC 68400 02657 00. February 9, 2001

Option+ Brand Dark Medium Chocolate imported from Belgium, prepared for Uniprix Inc., Montreal Quebec, distributed in Quebec only, sold in 85g packages, UPC 7 71290 11109 6. Contact CFIA at 1-800-561-3350. February 7, 2001

Papas brand, German style sausage manufactured by V.I.P. Distributors Ltd., Bay Roberts, Newfoundland, distributed in the areas of Bay Roberts and St. John's, Newfoundland, sold in packages of varying weights, purchased prior to January 4, 2001. Contact: V.I.P. Distributors Ltd. at (709) 753-7755 or the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342. January 4, 2001

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PEANUT

Allan Crème Egg 30g or Allan Caramel Egg 30g do not contain peanuts, but are manufactured on a production line used for other peanut products. All codes are affected. The outer carton for both four-packs and three-packs clearly displays a warning that reads, "May contain traces of peanuts", but the individual foils on each of the eggs do not. We adhere to strict Good Manufacturing Practices, and take care to fully and thoroughly clean the production lines between runs to minimize any potential of cross-contamination. As a precautionary measure, however, we are advising peanut allergic consumers not to consume these products.Message from Cadbury Trebor Allan Inc. May 3, 2001

Wild Country brand Nuts For Us bars. distributed nationally by Anke Kruse Organics Inc., Acton, Ontario, sold in a 45 g / 1.5 oz. package with a UPC of 6 21234 50007 6 and with an expiration code of (EXP 19 01 02). For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at one of the following numbers: In the province of Quebec 1-800-561-3350; or In other provinces and territories 1-800-442-2342. April 27, 2001

Happy Cereals and Oil Co. brand "Seaseed Rice Cracker" and "Rice Cracker Assorted" snack products distributed in the Greater Toronto Area, imported from Hong Kong, Seaseed Rice Cracker - 60g - UPC 4 891076 758867 Rice Cracker Assorted - 50g - UPC 4 891076 758898 The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall. For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at one of the following numbers: In the province of Quebec 1-800-561-3350; or In other provinces and territories 1-800-442-2342. - 30- Media Inquiries: Ken Marcynuk (English) Canadian Food Inspection Agency Office of Food Safety and Recall Pager: (613) 364-2058 Benoît Blangez (French) Canadian Food Inspection Agency Office of Food Safety and Recall Cellular: (613) 298-4956 April 24, 2001

Nestle Canada Inc.

Mrs. Denson’s brand cookies manufactured by Mrs. Denson’s Cookie Company, Inc., Ukiah, California, sold in a range of varieties and package sizes, distributed nationally and are being voluntarily recalled by the U.S. manufacturer and several Canadian importers. Contact : Quebec 1-800-561-3350 Other provinces and territories: 1-800-442-2342 March 28, 2001

Roasted Green Peas and Roasted Hot Green Peas manufactured by Imoto Toka Co. ltd, Osaka, Japan; sold in 150g packs, distributed in Ontario and Quebec by Fair Trading Co. Ltd., Can-Roxy Trading Inc., and Don Don Trading Co Ltd. and in Western Canada, Ontario and Quebec by Canda Enterprise Co Ltd. Roasted Hot Green Peas are identified by UPC code 4 906040 000030 and Roasted Green Peas have the UPC 4 906040 000085. Contact: Canadian Food Inspection Agency In Quebec 1-800-561-3350; or in other provinces and territories 1-800-442-2342. March 16, 2001

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SOY

Entenmanns brand Soft Baked Chocolate Chip Cookies: manufactured by Bestfoods Baking Company in Bayshore, New York, USA, imported by IBD Canada, Toronto, Ontario, sold in Ontario only in 400g packages with a UPC code of 0 72030 00180 7. Contact the CFIA as follows: In Quebec,1-800-561-3350; or in other provinces and territories 1-800-442-2342. May 18, 2001

La Fournée brand Smoked Ham and Smoked Ham Black Forest Style: Sold in Ontario and Québec in varying weights with UPC codes 0020717300000 and 0020717200000 with a best before date from March 23 (written as MR 23) to April 24 (AL 24), inclusive. Contact the CFIA as follows: In Quebec, 1-800-561-3350, all other provinces and territories, 1-800-442-2342. February 23, 2001

The Original Cookies - Double Chocolate manufactured by Caméo Bakery Inc., Montreal, Quebec, sold in Quebec in 100g packages, UPC 0 56661 10016 0, best before date up to and including April 8 (AVR 08). Contact the CFIA at 1-800-561-3350 January 17, 2001

 

SULPHITES

Bassé brand "Mixed Des Bois" nut and dried fruit mix, distributed in the Montreal area, sold in 250g packages, UPC 6 2639411100 1. Bassé et Frères Alimentation Orientale Inc., Montreal, Quebec, is voluntarily recalling the product. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall. Enquiries: Ken Marcynuk Canadian Food Inspection Agency Office of Food Safety and Recall Pager: (613) 364-2058 Benoît Blangez Canadian Food Inspection Agency Office of Food Safety and Recall Telephone: (613) 225-2342, ext. 4111 April 12, 2001

Sun Shine brand Ginger in Vinegar, imported from Taiwan and distributed by Hung Gay Enterprises Ltd., Vancouver, British Columbia, sold in 380g jars with a UPC of 4 711265 020295. Hung Gay Enterprises Ltd. is voluntarily recalling the product which was distributed in the Greater Vancouver area. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall. For more information, consumers and industry can call Hung Gay Enterprises Ltd. at (604) 688-9333 or the CFIA at one of the following numbers: In the province of Quebec 1-800-561-3350; or In other provinces and territories 1-800-442-2342.April 11, 2001

Ginger Products imported from Australia may not list sulphites as an ingredient on the product label and/or may not be identified as a product of Australia. These products include crystallized ginger, ginger in syrup and dusted ginger. They may be sold in bulk or in individual packages to the consumer under various product names, brands and sizes and these ginger products have been distributed nationally. The CFIA is currently investigating this situation and will be posting the list of recalled products on the CFIA Web site at www.inspection.gc.ca. For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at one of the following numbers: Quebec: 1-800-561-3350; other provinces and territories: 1-800-442-2342. March 22, 2001

Kirkland Signature brand Double Apple Flips, a pastry product, sold by Costco Wholesale in St. John's, Newfoundland; Halifax, Nova Scotia; and Moncton, New Brunswick, 1.55 kg packages, UPC 0 96619 13329 1, "sell by" date of January 16, 2001 or earlier. Contact the CFIA at 1-800-442- 2342. January 12, 2001

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TREE NUTS

Côte d'Or Sensations brand Intense 70% Cacao and Noir Orange chocolate products imported from Belgium: imported by Euro- Excellence Inc. located in Mont-Royal, Quebec, distributed in Ontario and Quebec and potentially in other provinces. Intense 70% Cacao (Quality Chocolate), 100g packages, all codes, UPC 7 622400 006753 - Noir Orange (Plain Chocolate Filled with Orange Chocolate-Truffle (30%) with Pieces of Candied Orange (4%)), 100g packages, all codes, UPC 7 622400 012020. Contact the CFIA as follows: In the province of Quebec 1-800-561-3350; or In other provinces and territories 1-800-442-2342. May 18, 2001

Elledi Gran Biscotti brand Cocoa-Cream Wafers: imported from Italy, distributed in Quebec, Ontario and British Columbia and possibly other provinces. The affected Elledi Gran Biscotti brand products are as follows: - Cocoa Cream-Filled Wafers, 125g or 2 x 125g packages, all codes - Party Wafers - Wafer biscuit with cocoa cream filling, 150g packages , all codes. Contact the CFIA at: in the province of Quebec 1-800-561-3350; or in other provinces and territories 1-800-442-2342. May 17, 2001

Poker brand Cocoa-Cream Wafer Biscuits and Vanilla Flavour Cream Wafer Biscuits, distributed in Quebec and Ontario,imported from Italy, may contain hazelnuts not declared on the labels. Sold in various sizes and all codes of the two flavours are affected. Contact the CFIA at: In the province of Quebec 1-800-561-3350; or in other provinces and territories 1-800-442-2342. (613) 298-4956 April 20, 2001

 

WHEAT

Westbrae Natural brand Corn Spaghetti and Corn Elbows, imported in bulk 10 lb boxes by Horizon Distributors, Vancouver, British Columbia, sold in various retail stores. A listing of the importers, retailers, product names, sizes and codes is provided at the following URL: (http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/corpaffr/recarapp/20010511be.shtml#li) For more information call: Quebec: 1-800-561-3350 In other provinces and territories: 1-800-442-2342 May 11, 2001

Imperial Bakery, Delhi, Ontario, sells a line of Breads, Bagels, Hot Dog Rolls, Hamburger Rolls, Strudels, Pastries, and Pizza Shells identified as made with rice, potato, flax, oat, millet, rye and corn. These products contain undeclared wheat. These products are sold from: Imperial Bakery - Delhi, Ontario Hamilton's Farmers Market - Hamilton, Ontario Paris Health Store - Paris, Ontario Hewitt's Natural Foods Store - Hagersville, Ontario. There have been reported adverse reactions with the consumption of these products. Contact the CFIA at 1-800- 442-2342. May 2, 2001

Choices Market brand "Wheat & Gluten Free Corn Macaroni" and "Wheat & Gluten Free Corn Spaghetti" pasta products sold at Choices Market stores in the Vancouver area. These pasta products may contain varying amounts of gluten that are not declared on the labels. All codes and all weights of product packages are included in this alert. Contact: In the province of Quebec: 1-800-561-3350 In other provinces and territories: 1-800-442-2342 April 24, 2001

Homestead brand Naturally Smoked Wieners distributed only in the province of Saskatchewan, sold in a 500 gram size with a UPC 7 71327 10520 3 and Best Before Dates (MR 27, AL 10, MA 08). Drake Meat Processors Ltd. of Drake, Saskatchewan is voluntarily recalling all affected product from the marketplace. There has been a reported illness with the consumption of this product. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency will monitor the effectiveness of the recall. For further information, please contact: Drake Meat Processors Ltd., 1-800-667-1364 (Saskatchewan only) or the CFIA at one of the following numbers: In the province of Quebec : 1-800-561-3350 In other provinces and territories : 1-800-442-2342 -30- Media Enquiries: Ken Marcynuk Canadian Food Inspection Agency Office of Food Safety and Recall Pager: (613) 364-2058 Benoît Blangez Canadian Food Inspection Agency Office of Food Safety and Recall Cellular: (613) 298-4956 April 12, 2001

Mrs. Leeper's brand and Ancient Harvest brand "Gluten Free / Wheat Free" pasta products: imported from the United States. Mrs. Leeper's Corn Spaghetti, Corn Elbows and Rice Vegetable Penne Rigate Pasta labelled as "Wheat Free / Gluten Free" and manufactured by Mrs. Leeper's Inc., Poway, California. Ancient Harvest brand Spaghetti, Linguini, Rotelle, Shells, Elbows, Veggie Curls and Garden Pagodas labelled as "Wheat Free / Gluten Free" and manufactured by Quinoa Corporation, Torrance, California. Contac: in the province of Quebec: 1-800-561-3350, in other provinces and territories: 1-800-442-2342. February 23, 2001

22/5/2001

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