Elite brand Bittersweet Chocolate recalled due to undeclared milk

Starting date:

February 20, 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:

Foodfest International 2000 Inc.

Distribution:

Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec

Extent of the product distribution:

Retail

CFIA reference number:

8653

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  Advisory details
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Advisory details

Ottawa, February 20, 2014 - Foodfest International 2000 Inc. is recalling Elite brand Bittersweet Chocolate 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 Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec.

What you should do

If you have an allergy to milk, do not consume the recalled product as it may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction.

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Who is affected

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.

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

Images

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Related AWRs

Elite brand Bittersweet Chocolate recalled due to undeclared milk

2014-04-08 | Food

Recall

Media enquiries

CFIA Media Relations
613-773-6600