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Food recall warning

Certain Coco Polo brand Dark Cocoa Bars recalled due to undeclared milk

Starting date:: December 20, 2018
Type of communication:: Recall
Alert sub-type:: Updated Food Recall Warning (Allergen)
Subcategory:: Allergen - Milk
Hazard classification:: Class 1
Source of recall:: Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Recalling firm:: Bulk Barn Foods Limited
Distribution:: National
Extent of the product distribution:: Consumer
CFIA reference number:: 12689

Advisory details
What you should do
Who is affected
Background
Affected products
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Advisory details

Ottawa, December 20, 2018 - The food recall warning issued on December 5, 2018 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Bulk Barn Foods Limited is recalling certain Coco Polo brand Dark Cocoa Bars 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.

Who is affected

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

Background

This recall was triggered by 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 recalled product from the marketplace.

Affected products

Affected products
Brand name	Common name	Size	Code(s) on product	UPC
Coco Polo	Dark Cocoa Bar 70% Toasted Coconut & Chia	80 g	All codes where milk is not declared on the label	7 93809 40575 5
Coco Polo	Dark Cocoa Bar 70% Whole Almonds	80 g	All codes where milk is not declared on the label	7 93809 40538 0
Coco Polo	Dark Cocoa Bar 70% Ginger	71 g	All codes where milk is not declared on the label	7 93809 40630 1
Coco Polo	Dark Cocoa Bar 70% with Tart Cherries	71 g	All codes where milk is not declared on the label	7 93809 40572 4
Coco Polo	Dark Cocoa Bar 70% Cocoa Nibs	71 g	All codes where milk is not declared on the label	7 93809 40614 1
Coco Polo	Dark Cocoa Bar 70% Quinoa	71 g	All codes where milk is not declared on the label	7 93809 40608 0
Coco Polo	Dark Cocoa Bar 70% Cocoa	85 g	All codes where milk is not declared on the label	7 93809 40535 9