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Food recall warning

Undeclared milk in certain Lamontagne brand chocolate products

Starting date:
November 9, 2011
Type of communication:
Recall
Alert sub-type:
Allergy Alert
Subcategory:
Allergen - Milk
Hazard classification:
Class 2
Source of recall:
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Recalling firm:
Chocolate Lamontange Inc.
Distribution:
National
Extent of the product distribution:
Retail
CFIA reference number:
6841

Advisory details

Ottawa, November 9, 2011 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Chocolat Lamontagne inc. are warning people with allergies to milk not to consume the chocolate products described below. The affected products may contain milk which is not declared on the label.

The following Lamontagne brand products are affected by this alert:

Product Product Number UPC Size
Bite-Size Orange Flavour 73% Dark Chocolates 3335 6 63936 03335 3 142 g
Bite-Size Orange Flavour 73% Dark Chocolates 3337 6 63936 03337 7 142 g
Assorted Chocolate Bite-Size 3333 6 63936 03333 9 200 g
Assorted Dark Chocolate Bite-Size 3338 6 63936 03338 4 200 g

These products have been distributed nationally between October 4th and November 4th, 2011, and were sold through catalogues for fund-raising activities at daycares, schools, clubs, and associations.

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

Consumption of these products may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction in persons with allergies to milk.

The manufacturer, Chocolat Lamontagne inc., is voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

Media enquiries

Chocolat Lamontagne inc.
Sherbrooke, QC
1-800-567-3435


CFIA Media Relations
613-773-6600