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Ben Tre brand Coconut Candy recalled due to undeclared peanuts
- Starting date:
- May 30, 2014
- Type of communication:
- Recall
- Alert sub-type:
- Food Recall Warning (Allergen)
- Subcategory:
- Allergen - Peanut
- Hazard classification:
- Class 2
- Source of recall:
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- Recalling firm:
- Uncle T Food Ltd.
- Distribution:
- Alberta, British Columbia
- Extent of the product distribution:
- Retail
- CFIA reference number:
- 8899
Advisory details
What you should do
Who is affected
Background
Affected products
Images
Media enquiries
Advisory details
Ottawa, May 30, 2014 - Uncle T Food Ltd. is recalling Ben Tre brand Coconut Candy from the marketplace because it contains peanuts which are not declared on the label. People with an allergy to peanuts should not consume the recalled product 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 peanuts do not consume the recalled product as it may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction.
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Who is affected
There has been one reported reaction associated with the consumption of this product.
Background
This recall was triggered by a consumer complaint. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Ben Tre | Coconut Candy | 400 g | All codes where peanuts are not declared on the label. | 8 934866 700014 |
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Media enquiries
CFIA Media Relations
613-773-6600