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Food recall warning

Undeclared milk in CROWN brand BITTER CHOCOLATE COATED RAISINS

Starting date:
October 26, 2012
Type of communication:
Recall
Alert sub-type:
Updated Allergy Alert
Subcategory:
Allergen - Milk
Hazard classification:
Class 1
Source of recall:
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Recalling firm:
Aliments Altra Foods Inc.
Distribution:
National, Ontario, Quebec
Extent of the product distribution:
Retail
CFIA reference number:
7531

Advisory details

Ottawa, October 26, 2012 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning people with allergies to milk not to consume Crown brand Bitter Chocolate Coated Raisins, described below. The affected product may contain milk which is not declared on the label.

The affected product, Crown brand Bitter Chocolate Coated Raisins, product of Israel, is sold in 160 g packages, bearing UPC 8 43167 07286 8 and a Use By code of 07/07/13.

This product has been distributed in Quebec and Ontario and may have been distributed in other provinces as well.

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 milk.

The CFIA is working with the importers to remove the affected product from the marketplace.

Affected products

Affected products
Brand name Common name Size Code(s) on product UPC
Crown Bitter Chocolate Coated Raisins 160 g Best Before date 07/07/13 8 43167 07286 8

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