Ethnoscience brand Dark Chocolate GOJI Berries recalled due to undeclared milk

Starting date:

November 14, 2013

Type of communication:

Recall

Alert sub-type:

Food Recall Warning (Allergen)

Subcategory:

Allergen - Milk

Hazard classification:

Class 2

Source of recall:

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Recalling firm:

Ecoideas Innovations Inc.

Distribution:

Ontario, British Columbia, Quebec

Extent of the product distribution:

Retail

CFIA reference number:

8464

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  Advisory details
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Advisory details

Ottawa, November 14, 2013 - Ecoideas Innovations Inc. is recalling Ethnoscience brand Dark Chocolate GOJI Berries 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 product described below.

The following product has been sold in Ontario and possibly in British Columbia 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 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

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Media enquiries

CFIA Media Relations

613-773-6600