Zing brand snack bars recalled due to undeclared milk

Starting date:

March 28, 2014

Type of communication:

Recall

Alert sub-type:

Updated Food Recall Warning (Allergen)

Subcategory:

Allergen - Milk

Hazard classification:

Class 1

Source of recall:

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Recalling firm:

Horizon Distributors Ltd., Karma Nutritionals

Distribution:

National

Extent of the product distribution:

Retail

CFIA reference number:

8744

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  Advisory details
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  What you should do
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  Who is affected
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  Background
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  Affected products
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  Images
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  Related AWRs
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  Media enquiries

Advisory details

Ottawa, March 28, 2014 - The food recall warning issued on March 20, 2014 has been updated to include additional codes.

Industry is recalling Zing brand snack bars 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 products described below.

What you should do

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

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Who is affected

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

Background

This recall was triggered by a trade 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 products from the marketplace.

Affected products

Images

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Related AWRs

Zing brand snack bars recalled due to undeclared milk

2014-03-20 | Food

Recall

Undeclared milk in Zing brand Dark Chocolate Hazelnut bars

2014-04-11 | Food

Recall

Media enquiries

CFIA Media Relations
613-773-6600