Undeclared ALMONDS in certain PC brand MILK CHOCOLATE COVERED RAISINS

Starting date:

November 13, 2012

Type of communication:

Recall

Alert sub-type:

Allergy Alert

Subcategory:

Allergen - Tree Nut

Hazard classification:

Class 2

Source of recall:

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Recalling firm:

Loblaw Companies Limited

Distribution:

National

Extent of the product distribution:

Retail

CFIA reference number:

7568

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Advisory details

Ottawa, November 13, 2012 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Loblaw Companies Limited (Loblaw) are warning people with allergies to almonds not to consume the PC brand Milk Chocolate covered Raisins described below because the affected product may contain almonds which are not declared on the label.

The affected product, President’s Choice (PC) brand Milk Chocolate Covered Raisins, is sold in 908 g packages (Club Pack), bearing UPC 0 60383 98203 4 and Best Before date 2013 JL 15.

This product has been distributed nationally.

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

Consumption of this product may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction in persons with allergies to almonds.

Loblaw Companies Limited is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

Affected products

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Media enquiries

Public Relations Department, Loblaw Companies Limited
pr@loblaw.ca or (905) 459-2500

CFIA Media Relations

613-773-6600