Canadian Food Recalls - Page 4

Kitchen Witch · #**121** (**permalink**) March 22nd, 2007, 10:57 AM

UNDECLARED ALMONDS IN DEMPSTER?S WHOLEGRAINS PREBIOTIC BARLEY & SUNFLOWER BREAD

OTTAWA, March 19, 2007 ? The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Canada Bread Company Limited are warning people with allergies to almonds not to consume Dempster?s WholeGrains Prebiotic Barley & Sunflower bread purchased in Ontario. The affected product may contain almonds which are not declared on the label.

The affected product, Dempster?s WholeGrains Prebiotic Barley & Sunflower bread, is sold in 680 g loaves and was distributed in Ontario only. It has a "best before date" of MR 25 (March 25, 2007), which can be found on the tan-coloured kwik-lock tag at the end of the product. The product bears the UPC 0 68721 00262 8. No other Dempster?s WholeGrains products are affected by this alert.

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.

The manufacturer, Canada Bread Company Limited, Etobicoke, Ontario, is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

If consumers have the affected product, they should call 1-800-568-5801 to have that product replaced or return the product to the store it was purchased from for a full refund or product replacement.

For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on Tree Nuts (Almonds), one of the nine most common food allergens, visit the Food Allergens web page at Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Food Allergens.

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at Government of Canada - Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Gouvernement du Canada - Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments.

Kitchen Witch · #**122** (**permalink**) March 22nd, 2007, 10:59 AM

LILYDALE COOKED SEASONED SLICED TURKEY BREAST MAY CONTAIN SALMONELLA BACTERIA

Edmonton, Alberta, March 19, 2007

Lilydale Inc., Edmonton is warning the public not to consume the Lilydale Cooked Seasoned Sliced Turkey Breast described below because it may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The affected Lilydale Cooked Seasoned Sliced Turkey Breast is sold in 1 kg (2 x 500g) packages bearing UPC code 065843935469 and Best Before date of 07APR18 and 07APR19.

The affected Cooked Seasoned Sliced Turkey Breast was sold only from Costco stores in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.

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

Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with this bacteria may cause salmonellosis, a foodborne illness. In young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems, salmonellosis may cause serious and sometimes deadly infections. In otherwise healthy people, salmonellosis may cause short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.

The manufacturer Lilydale Inc., Edmonton, Alberta is voluntarily recalling the affected Cooked, Seasoned Sliced Turkey Breast. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has been notified of the recall.

For more information, media, consumers and industry can call the following number:

Lilydale Inc. at 780-472-4967

For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at :

1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on Salmonella, please visit the Food Facts web page at : Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Fact Sheet - Salmonella Food Safety Facts - Preventing foodborne illness

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at Government of Canada - Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Gouvernement du Canada - Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments.

Kitchen Witch · #**123** (**permalink**) March 22nd, 2007, 11:00 AM

UNDECLARED EGG, FISH, MILK, SESAME, SOY AND WHEAT IN CERTAIN RICE CRACKER PRODUCTS IMPORTED FROM JAPAN

Related sites: 2007-03-20 | 2007-03-14

OTTAWA, March 20, 2007 - The previous public warning issued on March 14, 2007 has been updated to list additional products and allergen concerns (New items are in bold).

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning people with allergies to egg, fish, milk, sesame, soy and wheat proteins not to consume certain rice cracker products manufactured in Japan by Sanko-Seiko. The affected products contain egg, fish, milk, sesame, soy and wheat which are not declared on the label.

All codes of the following products are affected by this alert:
Product Name Size UPC Undeclared Allergen
Rice Cracker 95 g 4 901626 064109 Sesame, Milk and Egg
Rice Cracker 105g 4 901626 055046 Fish, Milk, Wheat and Soy
Rice Cracker Bag 184g 4 901626 012254 Fish
Rice Cracker with Peanuts 150g 4 901626 041506 Sesame
Rice Cracker and Peanut 180g 4 901626 040400 Fish
Rice Cracker and Peanut 300g 4 901626 042152 Milk, Egg, Fish and Shrimp
Rice Cracker 132g 4 901626 030203 Wheat and Soy
Rice Cracker 175g 4 901626 055008 Milk, Wheat and Soy
Rice Cracker 250g 4 901626 011059 Milk, Egg, Wheat and Shrimp
Sesame Rice Cracker 95g 4 901626 037837 Fish
Rice Cracker 105g 4 901626 037509 Fish
Assorted Rice Cracker 95 or 106g 4 901626 015408 Wheat
Rice Cracker Bag 300g 4 901626 085906 Fish

The affected products have been distributed in British Columbia. 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 egg, fish, milk, sesame, soy and wheat proteins.

The importer, NTC Industrial Co. Inc, Richmond, British Columbia, is voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on egg, fish, milk, sesame, soy and wheat, six of the nine most common food allergens, visit the Food Allergens web page at Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Food Allergens.

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at Government of Canada - Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Gouvernement du Canada - Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments.

Kitchen Witch · #**124** (**permalink**) March 22nd, 2007, 11:00 AM

UNDECLARED EGG, FISH, MILK, SESAME, SOY AND WHEAT IN CERTAIN RICE CRACKER PRODUCTS IMPORTED FROM JAPAN

Related sites: 2007-03-20 | 2007-03-14

OTTAWA, March 20, 2007 - The previous public warning issued on March 14, 2007 has been updated to list additional products and allergen concerns (New items are in bold).

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning people with allergies to egg, fish, milk, sesame, soy and wheat proteins not to consume certain rice cracker products manufactured in Japan by Sanko-Seiko. The affected products contain egg, fish, milk, sesame, soy and wheat which are not declared on the label.

All codes of the following products are affected by this alert:
Product Name Size UPC Undeclared Allergen
Rice Cracker 95 g 4 901626 064109 Sesame, Milk and Egg
Rice Cracker 105g 4 901626 055046 Fish, Milk, Wheat and Soy
Rice Cracker Bag 184g 4 901626 012254 Fish
Rice Cracker with Peanuts 150g 4 901626 041506 Sesame
Rice Cracker and Peanut 180g 4 901626 040400 Fish
Rice Cracker and Peanut 300g 4 901626 042152 Milk, Egg, Fish and Shrimp
Rice Cracker 132g 4 901626 030203 Wheat and Soy
Rice Cracker 175g 4 901626 055008 Milk, Wheat and Soy
Rice Cracker 250g 4 901626 011059 Milk, Egg, Wheat and Shrimp
Sesame Rice Cracker 95g 4 901626 037837 Fish
Rice Cracker 105g 4 901626 037509 Fish
Assorted Rice Cracker 95 or 106g 4 901626 015408 Wheat
Rice Cracker Bag 300g 4 901626 085906 Fish

The affected products have been distributed in British Columbia. 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 egg, fish, milk, sesame, soy and wheat proteins.

The importer, NTC Industrial Co. Inc, Richmond, British Columbia, is voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on egg, fish, milk, sesame, soy and wheat, six of the nine most common food allergens, visit the Food Allergens web page at Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Food Allergens.

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at Government of Canada - Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Gouvernement du Canada - Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments.

Kitchen Witch · #**125** (**permalink**) March 22nd, 2007, 11:01 AM

UNDECLARED SOY, EGG, AND MILK IN CERTAIN RICK?S SANDWICH PRODUCTS

OTTAWA, March 22, 2007 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning people with allergies to soy, egg, and milk proteins not to consume Rick?s sandwich products described below. The affected products contain soy, egg, and milk proteins which are not declared on the label.

All " Best Before" codes are affected by this alert:
Product UPC Undeclared Allergen
Bacon Cheese Burgers 0 775322 010562 Soy
Double Burger 0 775322 010579 Soy
Mozza Chicken Breast 0 775322 010982 Soy
Super BBQ Rib 0 775322 010913 Soy
Chicken Ceasar 0 775322 011026 Soy and Egg
Super Donair 0 775322 010586 Milk
Super Loaded 0 775322 011101 Soy and Egg
Chicken Salad 0 775322 010319 Soy and Egg
Egg Sandwich 0 775322 010357 Soy

The affected products have been distributed in Nova Scotia.

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 soy, egg, and milk proteins.

The manufacturer, Rick?s Fine Foods Inc., Halifax, Nova Scotia, is voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on Soy, Eggs, and Milk, three of the nine most common food allergens, visit the Food Allergens web page at Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Food Allergens.

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at Government of Canada - Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Gouvernement du Canada - Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments.

Kitchen Witch · #**126** (**permalink**) March 25th, 2007, 08:30 PM

MARCELLA?S GARDEN BRAND OLIVES MAY CONTAIN DANGEROUS BACTERIA

Related Alerts: 2007-03-23 | 2007-03-22

OTTAWA, March 22, 2007 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Excelsior Foods Inc. are warning the public not to consume Marcella?s Garden brand Olives described below because these products may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Toxins produced by this bacteria may cause botulism, a life-threatening illness.

Only the following Marcella?s Garden brand Olives sold in 600 ml plastic tubs bearing a best before date of 31/07/2007 are affected by this alert.

1. Baresana Olives, lot 009/6, UPC 0 62136 90067 8.
2. Calabrese Olives, lot 012/6, UPC 0 62136 90070 8.
3. Cerignola Olives, lot 011/6, UPC 0 62136 90069 2.
4. Jumbo Stuffed Olives, lot 011/9, UPC 0 62136 90071 5.
5. Kalamata Olives, lot 005/6, UPC 0 62136 90066 1.
6. Nocellara Olives, lot 010/6, UPC 0 62136 90068 5.

These olives, imported from Italy, were distributed in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and Ontario.

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

Food contaminated with Clostridium botulinum toxin may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with the toxin may cause nausea, vomiting, fatigue, dizziness, headache, double vision, dry throat, respiratory failure and paralysis. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

The importer, Excelsior Foods Inc., Toronto, Ontario, is voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry may call one of the following numbers:

Excelsior Foods Inc., Daniel Violante, at 1-800-845-5636.

CFIA at 1 800 442-2342. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. local time, Monday to Friday.

For information on Clostridium botulinum, visit the Food Facts web page at Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Fact Sheet - Food Safety Facts on Botulism

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at Government of Canada - Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Gouvernement du Canada - Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments.

Kitchen Witch · #**127** (**permalink**) March 25th, 2007, 08:31 PM

UNDECLARED ALLERGENS IN PRE-PACKAGED FOOD PRODUCTS

OTTAWA, March 23, 2007 ? The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning people with food allergies to exercise caution before consuming pre-packaged foods. In light of recent food safety investigations and recalls involving certain sandwich products, the CFIA has become aware that some pre-packaged food products offered for sale in Canada may pose a health risk for consumers with food allergies and/or sensitivities.

To date, the CFIA is not aware of any reported allergic reactions associated with the consumption of pre-packaged sandwich products in Canada.

Some pre-packaged food products may be labelled with an incomplete list of ingredients in which ingredients, or components of these ingredients, may not have been declared. Consumers who have allergen sensitivities, and are unsure of the labels ingredient list, should check with the manufacturer before consuming any pre-packaged products.

The CFIA is working with industry to ensure all labels correctly identify the ingredients present and require the nine most common food allergens ( peanuts, tree nuts, sesame seeds, milk, eggs, seafood, soy, wheat, sulphites) be listed by name in the list of ingredients when they are present in food as ingredients or components of ingredients.

For foods and ingredients that may have an incomplete ingredient list, consumers can refer to Chapter 2, Annex 2-2, and 2-3 of the 2003 Guide to Food Labelling and Advertising at Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Guide to Food Labelling and Advertising - Chapter 2 - Basic Labelling Requirements - Annexes.

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at Government of Canada - Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Gouvernement du Canada - Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments.

Kitchen Witch · #**128** (**permalink**) March 25th, 2007, 08:32 PM

MARCELLA?S GARDEN BRAND OLIVES MAY CONTAIN DANGEROUS BACTERIA

Related Alerts: 2007-03-23 | 2007-03-22

OTTAWA, March 23, 2007 - The previous public warning issued on March 22, 2007, has been updated to provide additional information on the distribution of the affected products (please see text in bold).

Only the following Marcella?s Garden brand Olives sold in 600 ml plastic tubs bearing a best before date of 31/07/2007 are affected by this alert.

1. Baresana Olives, lot 009/6, UPC 0 62136 90067 8.
2. Calabrese Olives, lot 012/6, UPC 0 62136 90070 8.
3. Cerignola Olives, lot 011/6, UPC 0 62136 90069 2.
4. Jumbo Stuffed Olives, lot 011/9, UPC 0 62136 90071 5.
5. Kalamata Olives, lot 005/6, UPC 0 62136 90066 1.
6. Nocellara Olives, lot 010/6, UPC 0 62136 90068 5.

These olives, imported from Italy, were distributed in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario and Nova Scotia.

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

Food contaminated with Clostridium botulinum toxin may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with the toxin may cause nausea, vomiting, fatigue, dizziness, headache, double vision, dry throat, respiratory failure and paralysis. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

The importer, Excelsior Foods Inc., Toronto, Ontario, is voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry may call one of the following numbers:

Excelsior Foods Inc., Daniel Violante, at 1-800-845-5636.

CFIA at 1 800 442-2342. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. local time, Monday to Friday.

For information on Clostridium botulinum, visit the Food Facts web page at Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Fact Sheet - Food Safety Facts on Botulism

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at Government of Canada - Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Gouvernement du Canada - Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments.

Kitchen Witch · #**129** (**permalink**) March 25th, 2007, 08:33 PM

UNDECLARED SESAME SEEDS IN NINO D?AVERSA BREAD CRUMBS

OTTAWA, March 23, 2007 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning people with allergies to sesame seeds not to consume Nino D?Aversa Bread Crumbs. The affected product may contain sesame seeds which are not declared on the label.

The affected product, Nino D?Aversa Bread Crumbs, is sold in 375 g containers bearing UPC code 0 65763 00120 6. All codes are affected by this alert.

This product has been distributed in Ontario.

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 sesame seeds.

The manufacturer, Nino D?Aversa Bakery Ltd., Downsview, Ontario is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call one of the following numbers:

Armando or Domenic, Nino D?Aversa Bakery Ltd., at 1- 416-638-3271;
CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on sesame seeds, one of the nine most common food allergens, visit the Food Allergens web page at Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Food Allergens.

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at Government of Canada - Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Gouvernement du Canada - Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments.

Kitchen Witch · #**130** (**permalink**) March 25th, 2007, 08:34 PM

UNDECLARED MILK PROTEIN IN ORGANICFAIR BRAND DARK CHOCOLATE BARS

OTTAWA, March 23, 2007 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Organic Fair Inc. are warning people with allergies to milk protein not to consume the Organicfair brand dark chocolate bars described below. The affected products may contain milk protein which is not declared on the label.

All Best Before codes of the following Organicfair brand Dairy Free Gourmet Organic Dark Chocolate bars, 72 g each, are affected by this alert. These products have been distributed in British Columbia.
Chocolate Bar UPC
Chiapas 6 27670 00001 9
Corazon 6 27670 00002 6
Forte 6 27670 00003 3
Kashmir 6 27670 00005 7
Little Italy 6 27670 00006 4
Provence 6 27670 00007 1
Purist 6 27670 00008 8
Sakura 6 27670 00009 5
Silk Road 6 27670 00010 1
Talamanca 6 27670 00011 8
Westcoaster 6 27670 00012 5

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 protein.

The manufacturer, Organic Fair Inc., Cobble Hill, British Columbia, is voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on milk protein, one of the nine most common food allergens, visit the Food Allergens web page at Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Food Allergens.

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at Government of Canada - Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Gouvernement du Canada - Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments.

Kitchen Witch · #**131** (**permalink**) April 3rd, 2007, 11:38 PM

UNDECLARED ALLERGENS IN CERTAIN RICE CRACKER PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED IN JAPAN BY SANKO-SEIKA

OTTAWA, March 27, 2007 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning people with allergies to egg, fish, milk, sesame, soy and wheat proteins not to consume certain rice cracker products manufactured in Japan by Sanko-Seika. The affected products contain egg, fish, milk, sesame, soy and wheat which may not be declared on the label.

All packages of the following products which do not properly declare the presence of allergens on the label are affected by this alert:
Product Name Size UPC Undeclared Allergen
Rice Cracker 95 g 4 901626 064109 Sesame, Milk and Egg
Rice Cracker 105g 4 901626 055046 Fish, Milk, Wheat, Soy
Rice Cracker Bag 184g 4 901626 012254 Fish
Rice Cracker with Peanuts 150g 4 901626 041506 Sesame
Rice Cracker and Peanut 180g 4 901626 040400 Fish
Rice Cracker and Peanut 300g 4 901626 042152 Milk, Egg, Fish, Shrimp
Rice Cracker 132g 4 901626 030203 Wheat and Soy
Rice Cracker 175g 4 901626 055008 Milk, Wheat and Soy
Rice Cracker 250g 4 901626 011059 Milk, Egg, Wheat, Shrimp
Sesame Rice Cracker 95g 4 901626 037837 Fish
Rice Cracker 105g 4 901626 037509 Fish
Assorted Rice Cracker 95 or 106g 4 901626 015408 Wheat
Rice Cracker Bag 300g 4 901626 085906 Fish

The affected products are known to have been distributed in British Columbia and may have been distributed elsewhere. 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 egg, fish, milk, sesame, soy and wheat proteins.

The CFIA is working with importers of rice crackers manufactured by Sanko-Seika, Japan to have the affected products removed from the market place.

For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on egg, fish, milk, sesame, soy and wheat, six of the nine most common food allergens, visit the Food Allergens web page at Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Food Allergens.

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at Government of Canada - Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Gouvernement du Canada - Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments.

Kitchen Witch · #**132** (**permalink**) April 3rd, 2007, 11:39 PM

UNDECLARED MILK, SOY, SULPHITES, PEANUTS AND WHEAT IN TICKLEBERRY?S CHOCOLATE COVERED DRIED FRUIT PRODUCTS

OTTAWA, March 28, 2007 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Tickleberry?s are warning people with allergies to milk, soy, sulphites, peanuts and wheat proteins not to consume Tickleberry?s Chocolate Covered Dried Fruit products described below. The affected products contain milk, soy, sulphites, peanuts and wheat which are not declared on the label.

The following Tickleberry?s Chocolate Covered Dried Fruit products, sold in 100 g packages, are affected by this alert. These products have been distributed nationally.
Product Undeclared Allergen
Chocolate Dried Blueberries Milk, Soy, Peanuts
Chocolate Dried Cherries (Pastel) Milk, Soy
Chocolate Dried Cherries (Dark) Milk, Soy, Sulphites
Chocolate Dried Strawberries Milk, Soy
Chocolate Dried Raspberries Milk, Soy
Chocolate Dried Apricots Milk, Soy, Sulphites, Wheat
Chocolate Dried Cranberries Milk, Soy
Chocolate Dried Cranberries (White) Milk, Soy
Chocolate Cherry, No Sugar Added Milk, Soy

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, soy, sulphites, peanut and wheat proteins.

The manufacturer, Tickleberry?s, Okanagan Falls, British Columbia is voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call one of the following numbers:

Dale Hoy at Tickleberry?s
250-490-5281

CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on Milk, Soy, Sulphites, Peanuts and Wheat, five of the nine most common food allergens, visit the Food Allergens web page at Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Food Allergens.

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at Government of Canada - Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Gouvernement du Canada - Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments.

Kitchen Witch · #**133** (**permalink**) April 3rd, 2007, 11:40 PM

UNDECLARED MILK IN FINESSE ASSORTED DARK CHOCOLATE

OTTAWA, March 28, 2007 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Finesse Chocolate are warning people with allergies to milk protein not to consume Finesse assorted dark chocolate described below. The affected product may contain milk protein that is not declared on the label.

Finesse Dark Chocolate was sold in two sizes of brown boxes wrapped with an ingredient and nutritional fact sheet. The affected packages of Finesse Dark Chocolate contain 227 g or 454 g chocolate covered dried fruits and nuts.

This product was sold only in Montreal area, Quebec.

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 protein.

The manufacturer, Finesse Chocolate, Montreal, Quebec, is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call one of the following numbers:

Finesse Chocolate, Tina Statman, 514-735-1925.

CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on Milk, one of the nine most common food allergens, visit the Food Allergens web page at Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Food Allergens.

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at Government of Canada - Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Gouvernement du Canada - Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments.

Kitchen Witch · #**134** (**permalink**) April 3rd, 2007, 11:40 PM

FERMENTED ACIDIFIED OLIVES MANUFACTURED BY CHARLIE BROWN DI RUTIGLIANO & FIGLI OF ITALY MAY CONTAIN DANGEROUS BACTERIA

OTTAWA, March 29, 2007 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume any fermented acidified olives described below because these olives may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Toxins produced by this bacteria may cause botulism, a life-threatening illness.

All sizes, varieties, containers and codes of the fermented acidified olives manufactured by Charlie Brown di Rutigliano & Figli s.r.l. of Italy are affected by this alert.

These olives were distributed under the following brand names : Borrelli, Bonta di Puglia, Marcella?s Garden, Saroli and Tre Monti. The name of the manufacturer does not appear on the label.

These brands of olives obtained from other countries or manufacturers are not affected by this alert.

Consumers who have purchased fermented acidified olives and are not sure of the brands should inquire at the store to verify if they have purchased the affected products.

These olives may have been distributed nationally.

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

Food contaminated with Clostridium botulinum toxin may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with the toxin may cause nausea, vomiting, fatigue, dizziness, headache, double vision, dry throat, respiratory failure and paralysis. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

The CFIA is working with the importers to have the affected products removed from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on Clostridium botulinum, visit the Food Facts web page at: Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Fact Sheet - Food Safety Facts on Botulism

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at Government of Canada - Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Gouvernement du Canada - Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments.

Kitchen Witch · #**135** (**permalink**) April 3rd, 2007, 11:41 PM

Voluntary Recall of CARAMEL KIT KAT CHUNKY BARS 65g UNIT UPC Code 0-59800-25027-6

May contain hard plastic pieces

This affects only the CARAMEL version called CARAMEL KIT KAT CHUNKY.

TORONTO, ON - As a precautionary measure, Nestlé Canada is voluntarily recalling CARAMEL KIT KAT CHUNKY bars, and is warning consumer not to consume this bar. This product is manufactured in Australia and they have recalled the product due to the possibility that some packs may contain hard pieces of plastic. There were no injuries reported. Although Nestlé Canada has not received any complaints, Nestlé is recalling all codes of this nationally distributed product as a precautionary measure.

This affects only the CARAMEL version called CARAMEL KIT KAT CHUNKY.

Consumers are advised to discard their CARAMEL KIT KAT CHUNKY bars and call 1-866-891-0561 to arrange for a refund. Nestlé has notified all customers to remove the product from their shelves. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call one of the following numbers:

CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday)

Nestlé Canada at 1-866-891-0561 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern time.

Kitchen Witch · #**136** (**permalink**) April 3rd, 2007, 11:42 PM

All Lots of Dingo Chick?N Jerky Treats for Dogs, Cats and Ferrets May Contain Salmonella

Eight In One, a division of United Pet Group, Inc., announced a voluntary recall across Canada of all lots of Dingo Chick?N Jerky Treats for Dogs, Cats and Ferrets. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) was notified of this voluntary recall by United Pet Group Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio.

In Canada, the affected products were sold at various retailers.

According to the notification, the jerky treats have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, which can cause serious infections in dogs and cats.

Common symptoms of Salmonella infection are nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea, although more serious consequences are possible, especially in young children, in the elderly, and in people with weakened immune systems.

People may risk bacterial infection by handling the treats directly or by contact with pets who have used the treats. Anyone who may have handled the treats should wash their hands with warm water and soap. Consumers should dispose of these treats in the trash.

To see the Eight in One release please click here: Eight in One Pet Products

* Fact Sheet: Salmonella Food Safety Facts
* Audio Clips for Food Recalls and Allergy Alerts

Kitchen Witch · #**137** (**permalink**) April 8th, 2007, 05:57 PM

UNDECLARED EGG AND SOY IN VARIOUS SANDWICH PRODUCTS

OTTAWA, April 4, 2007 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Hygaard Fine Foods Ltd. are warning people with allergies to egg and soy proteins not to consume the various sandwich products described below. The affected products contain egg and soy proteins which are not declared on the label.

All " Best Before" codes are affected by this alert:
Brand Product Size UPC Undeclared Allergen
Hygaard Philly Steak Sub 219 g 0 65504 49497 7 Egg, Soy
Hygaard Hoagie Family Pack 720 g 0 65504 49757 2 Egg, Soy
Hygaard Lumberjack Sub 312 g 0 65504 49413 7 Egg, Soy
Hygaard Mini Sub 133 g 0 65504 49430 4 Egg, Soy
Hygaard Hoagie 238 g 0 65504 49424 3 Egg, Soy
Hygaard Deli Roast Beef & Cheddar Sandwich 215 g 0 65504 49452 6 Egg, Soy
Hygaard Deli Ham & Cheddar Sandwich 215 g 0 65504 49451 9 Egg, Soy
Hygaard Spicy Donair 155 g 0 65504 49467 0 Egg
Hygaard Cheeseburger Family Pack 480 g 0 65504 49758 9 Soy
Hygaard Chunky Chicken Baked Sub 348 g 0 65504 49476 2 Egg, Soy
Co-Op Hoagie Sandwich 238 g 0 65504 49803 6 Egg, Soy
Co-Op Mini Sub Sandwich 133 g 0 65504 49807 4 Egg, Soy
The Snack Co. Hoagie 238 g 6 27976 10585 2 Egg, Soy
The Snack Co. 12" Tiny Tim Sub 387 g 6 27976 10580 7 Egg, Soy

The affected products have been distributed nationally.

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 egg and soy proteins.

The manufacturer, Hygaard Fine Foods Ltd., Sherwood Park, Alberta, is voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call one of the following numbers:

Steve McWhirter, VP.
Hygaard Fine Food Ltd.
780-467-4050

CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on Eggs and Soy, two of the nine most common food allergens, visit the Food Allergens web page at Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Food Allergens.

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at Government of Canada - Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Gouvernement du Canada - Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments.

Kitchen Witch · #**138** (**permalink**) May 6th, 2007, 07:49 PM

HEALTH HAZARD ALERT
GOLDEN BOY FOODS WHOLE BLACK PEPPER AND MIXED PEPPERCORN MAY CONTAIN SALMONELLA BACTERIA

OTTAWA, April 27, 2007 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Golden Boy Foods Inc. are warning the public not to consume the Whole Black Pepper and Mixed Peppercorn described below because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The following Whole Black Pepper and Mixed Peppercorn products are affected by this alert:
Brand Product Size UPC Lot codes
Dulhan Black Pepper Whole 100 g 0 64684 37009 5 6110
Dulhan Black Pepper Whole 200 g 0 64684 37010 1 6046
Golden Boy Foods Peppercorn Mixed
4 Colors 908 g 0 64684 32126 4

6030
6061
6132
Golden Boy Foods Peppercorn
4 Colour 5 LBS 0 64684 32230 8

6030
6061
6132
Golden Boy Foods Peppercorn
4 Variety 5 LBS 0 64684 32230 8

6030
6061
6132
Golden Boy Foods Black Pepper Whole 5 LBS 0 64684 30263 8

6016
6030
6059
6079
6093
6097
6116
6130
6149
6167
No brand name Black Pepper Whole 2.95 KG 0 64684 32251 3 6187
Golden Boy Foods Black Pepper Whole 8 KG 0 64684 40844 6 6195
Golden Boy Foods Black Pepper Whole 10 KG 0 64684 03022 7

6060
6172
No brand name Pepper Black Whole 25 KG 01 000 64684 45344 6

6209
6215

These products are known to have been distributed in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba but may have been distributed nationally.

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

Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with this bacteria may cause salmonellosis, a foodborne illness. In young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems, salmonellosis may cause serious and sometimes deadly infections. In otherwise healthy people, salmonellosis may cause short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.

The manufacturer, Golden Boy Foods Inc., Burnaby, British Columbia, is voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call one of the following numbers:

Anisha Virani, Director, Communications, Golden Boy Foods Inc., at 604-290-8122.

CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on Salmonella, visit the Food Facts web page at:
Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Fact Sheet - Salmonella Food Safety Facts - Preventing foodborne illness

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at Government of Canada - Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Gouvernement du Canada - Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments.

Kitchen Witch · #**139** (**permalink**) May 6th, 2007, 07:50 PM

CANADIAN CONSUMERS CAUTIONED TO INSPECT POWDERED INFANT FORMULA CANS

OTTAWA, May 3, 2007 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Abbott Nutrition are advising the public that an unauthorized distributor has supplied pharmacies and retailers in the Montreal area with 900-gram Similac Advance Step 2 powdered infant formula cans bearing a false, over-stickered lot number and expiration date.

Abbott applies the expiration date and lot number information directly onto the bottom of its cans in ink - and does not use stickers for this purpose (please see pictures below).

[picture - Correctly labelled product]
Correctly labelled product

[picture - Incorrectly labelled product]
Incorrectly labelled product

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of the product involved in this action. Correctly labelled Similac Advance Step 2 has not been affected - nor has any other Abbott Nutrition product.

Abbott is working with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and law enforcement authorities, as well as its retail and pharmacy customers, to identify the over-stickered product and remove it from the market.

Consumers using Similac Advance Step 2 powdered infant formula should inspect the bottom of the cans to see if they have been over-stickered If a consumer finds that they have purchased an over-stickered product, please contact Abbott Consumer Relations for return information at 1-800-699-9948.

For additional information, contact Abbott Consumer Relations at 1-800-699-9948 (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday).

Or the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

Kitchen Witch · #**140** (**permalink**) May 24th, 2007, 09:07 AM

IKEA recalls IKEA FOOD labeled jars of marinated herring

[Picture - Ikea food labelled jars of marinated herring]

IKEA want customers who have purchased an IKEA FOOD labeled jar of marinated herring with a Best Before Date 13-02-2008 or earlier to return it to their local IKEA store for a full refund.

Less than 200 of jars of marinated herring with a Best Before Date 13-02-2008 or earlier have been sold in Canada. There have been no reports of glass or injury in Canada. These products have been sold only in the following locations in Canada: Burlington, Edmonton, North York, Boucherville and Etobicoke.

IKEA has received two reports where customers have found a large piece of glass in IKEA FOOD labeled jars of marinated herring. To our knowledge no one has been hurt. These reports were not in Canada.

Safety is always a priority at IKEA, and as a precautionary measure IKEA is recalling IKEA FOOD labeled jars of marinated herring with a Best Before Date 13-02-2008 or earlier. The Best Before Date (DD-MM-YYYY) is to be found on the label directly above the bar code.

IKEA FOOD labeled marinated herring is sold at the Swedish Food Markets at IKEA stores. Only IKEA FOOD labeled jars of marinated herring with a Best Before Date 13-02-2008 or earlier are involved in the recall ? no other jars of marinated herring sold at IKEA stores are affected.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused. For more information contact:

Debbie McDowell
Corporate Communications Mgr, IKEA Canada
905-637-9440 ext. 267
dbmc@memo.ikea.com

************************************************** ************

The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at Government of Canada - Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Gouvernement du Canada - Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments.

Kitchen Witch · #**141** (**permalink**) May 24th, 2007, 09:09 AM

MARANATHA BRAND ORGANIC RAW SESAME TAHINI, NO SALT, MAY CONTAIN SALMONELLA BACTERIA

OTTAWA, May 10, 2007 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume MaraNatha brand Organic Raw Sesame Tahini described below because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The affected product, MaraNatha brand Organic Raw Sesame Tahini, No Salt, a product of USA, is sold in 340 g jars bearing UPC 0 51651 09327 9 and Use By date 07/27/07 (July 27, 2007). This product has been distributed nationally.

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

Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with this bacteria may cause salmonellosis, a foodborne illness. In young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems, salmonellosis may cause serious and sometimes deadly infections. In otherwise healthy people, salmonellosis may cause short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.

The importers are voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on Salmonella, visit the Food Facts web page at Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Food Facts - Causes of Food Borne Illness

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at Government of Canada - Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Gouvernement du Canada - Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments.

Kitchen Witch · #**142** (**permalink**) May 24th, 2007, 09:10 AM

UNDECLARED MILK IN PERFECTION DARK SWISS CHOCOLATE

OTTAWA, MAY 10, 2007 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Chocolat Perfection Inc. are warning people with allergies to milk protein not to consume Perfection Dark Swiss Chocolate described below. The affected product may contain milk protein that is not declared on the label.

Perfection Dark Swiss Chocolate is sold as 90 and 100 g bars through fund raising activities. This product is known to have been sold in British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick. All packages of this product are affected by this alert.

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 protein.

Chocolat Perfection Inc., Longueuil, Quebec, is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call one of the following numbers:

Chocolat Perfection Inc. at 1-800-463-0043.

CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on Milk, one of the nine most common food allergens, visit the Food Allergens web page at Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Food Allergens.

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at Government of Canada - Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Gouvernement du Canada - Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments.

Kitchen Witch · #**143** (**permalink**) May 24th, 2007, 09:12 AM

UNDECLARED MILK PROTEIN IN EVASION NO SUGAR ADDED DARK BELGIAN CHOCOLATE BAR

OTTAWA, May 16, 2007 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Les Chocolats Lulu Inc. are warning people with allergies to milk protein not to consume Evasion No sugar added Dark Belgian Chocolate Bar. The affected product may contain milk protein which is not declared on the label.

The affected product, Evasion No sugar added Dark Belgian Chocolate, 56% Cocoa, is sold as a 75 g bar bearing UPC 7 73741 98242 2. All packages of this product are affected by this alert.

This product has been distributed in British Columbia, Alberta and Quebec.

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 protein.

The manufacturer, Les Chocolats Lulu Inc., Saguenay, Quebec, is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on milk protein, one of the nine most common food allergens, visit the Food Allergens web page at Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Food Allergens.

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at Government of Canada - Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Gouvernement du Canada - Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments.

Kitchen Witch · #**144** (**permalink**) May 24th, 2007, 09:13 AM

GOLDEN BOUGH BRAND PEPPERCORN PRODUCTS MAY CONTAIN SALMONELLA BACTERIA

OTTAWA, May 17, 2007 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Golden Bough Botanicals Inc. are warning the public not to consume the Golden Bough brand Peppercorn products described below because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The following Golden Bough brand Peppercorn products are affected by this alert:
Product Size Golden Bough Lot #
Peppercorns Whl. Black Item # 0390 1 lb G201 6209
Peppercorns Whl. Black Item # 0390 5 lb G201 6209
Peppercorns 4 Type Item # 0388 1 lb 1015
Peppercorns 5 Type Item # 0389 1 lb 1104
1109

These products have been distributed in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario and Nova Scotia.

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

Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with this bacteria may cause salmonellosis, a foodborne illness. In young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems, salmonellosis may cause serious and sometimes deadly infections. In otherwise healthy people, salmonellosis may cause short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.

The manufacturer, Golden Bough Botanicals Inc., Delta, British Columbia, is voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on Salmonella, visit the Food Facts web page at Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Food Facts - Causes of Food Borne Illness

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at Government of Canada - Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Gouvernement du Canada - Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments.

Kitchen Witch · #**145** (**permalink**) June 10th, 2007, 10:37 AM

EXPANDED HEALTH HAZARD ALERT
MARANATHA BRAND ORGANIC RAW AND ROASTED SESAME TAHINI MAY CONTAIN SALMONELLA BACTERIA

Related Alerts: 2007-05-28 | 2007-05-24

OTTAWA, May 28, 2007 - The public warning issued on May 24, 2007 has been expanded to include additional product codes.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume MaraNatha brand Organic Raw and Roasted Sesame Tahini described below because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The following MaraNatha brand Organic Sesame Tahini, products of USA, sold in 340 g jars, are affected by this alert. jars, are affected by this alert.
Product UPC Use By Date
Organic Raw Sesame Tahini 0 51651 09327 9 Up to and including 04/11/08 (April 11, 200

Organic Roasted Sesame Tahini 0 51651 09328 6 Up to and including 04/11/08 (April 11, 200

These products have been distributed nationally.

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

Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with this bacteria may cause salmonellosis, a foodborne illness. In young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems, salmonellosis may cause serious and sometimes deadly infections. In otherwise healthy people, salmonellosis may cause short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.

The importers are voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on Salmonella, visit the Food Facts web page at Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Food Facts - Causes of Food Borne Illness

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at Government of Canada - Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Gouvernement du Canada - Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments.

Kitchen Witch · #**146** (**permalink**) June 10th, 2007, 10:38 AM

UNDECLARED SOY AND WHEAT IN HARVEST BRAND NATURALLY SMOKED SUMMER SAUSAGE

OTTAWA, May 29, 2007 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Harvest Meats are warning people with allergies to soy or wheat proteins not to consume the Harvest brand Naturally Smoked Summer Sausage described below. The affected product contains soy and wheat which are not declared on the label.

The affected product, Harvest brand Naturally Smoked Summer Sausage, is sold in a 375 g package with a Best Before date 07 JN 26 (June 26, 2007) and bearing UPC 0 57393 70050 5. This product has been distributed in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario.

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 soy or wheat proteins.

The manufacturer, Harvest Meats, Yorkton, Saskatchewan, is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call one of the following numbers:

Harvest Meats at 306-783-9446 Ext. 244.
CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on Soy and Wheat, two of the nine most common food allergens, visit the Food Allergens web page at Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Food Allergens.

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at Government of Canada - Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Gouvernement du Canada - Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments.

Kitchen Witch · #**147** (**permalink**) June 10th, 2007, 10:39 AM

UNDECLARED MILK PROTEIN IN PRESIDENT?S CHOICE SHRIMP TEMPURA ROLLS

OTTAWA, May 31, 2007 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Loblaws Inc. are warning people with allergies to milk protein not to consume President?s Choice Shrimp Tempura Rolls. The affected product may contain milk protein which is not declared on the label.

The affected product, President?s Choice Shrimp Tempura Rolls, is sold in 207g packages bearing UPC 0 60383 99673 4. All codes are affected by this alert.

The affected product has been distributed nationally.

There have been two 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 protein.

Loblaws Inc., Toronto, Ontario, is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call one of the following numbers:

Loblaws Inc. Customer Relations at 1-888-495-5111; CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on milk protein, one of the nine most common food allergens, visit the Food Allergens web page at Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Food Allergens.

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at Government of Canada - Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Gouvernement du Canada - Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments.

Kitchen Witch · #**148** (**permalink**) June 10th, 2007, 10:40 AM

UNDECLARED HAZELNUT IN GRODER FONDENTE AND AL LATTE SWEETENED WITH MALTITOL

OTTAWA, June 1, 2007 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Excelsior Foods Inc. are warning people with allergies to hazelnut not to consume the Groder Fondente and Al Latte Sweetened with Maltitol products described below. The affected products may contain hazelnut which is not declared on the label.

The following products are affected by this alert:

1. Groder Fondente, Bitter Chocolate Sweetened with Maltitol (Fondente Surrogato Di Cioccolato Dolcificato Con Maltitolo), sold as a 75 g bar bearing UPC 8 008429 023015. Only the Best before date 13/09 2007 is affected by this alert.
2. Groder Al Latte, Milk Chocolate Sweetened with Maltitol (Al Latte Surrogato Di Cioccolato Dolcificado con Maltitolo), sold as a 75 g bar bearing UPC 8 008429 023008. Only the Best before date 13/05/2007 is affected by this alert.

These products have been distributed nationally.

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 hazelnut.

The importer, Excelsior Foods Inc, Toronto, Ontario, is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call one of the following numbers:

Excelsior Foods Inc., Daniel Violante at 1-800-845-5636;

CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on Tree Nuts (hazelnut), one of the nine most common food allergens, visit the Food Allergens web page at Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Food Allergens.

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at Government of Canada - Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Gouvernement du Canada - Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments.

Kitchen Witch · #**149** (**permalink**) June 10th, 2007, 10:41 AM

UNDECLARED MILK IN A-AUDREY BRAND CHOCOLATE FUDGE MUFFIN

OTTAWA, June 7, 2007 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning people with allergies to milk protein not to consume A-Audrey brand chocolate fudge muffin described below. The affected product may contain milk protein which is not declared on the label.

The affected product, A-Audrey brand, Chocolate Fudge Muffin, is sold individually in a 160 g plastic bag bearing UPC 7 74821 40901 3. All packages of the affected product which do not declare the presence of milk are affected by this alert.

This product has been distributed in Quebec and Ontario.

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 protein.

The manufacturer, Pâtisserie Carvin, Lachine, Quebec, is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on milk protein, one of the nine most common food allergens, visit the Food Allergens web page at Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Food Allergens.

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at Government of Canada - Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Gouvernement du Canada - Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments.

Kitchen Witch · #**150** (**permalink**) June 10th, 2007, 10:42 AM

GD SESAME SEEDS MAY CONTAIN SALMONELLA BACTERIA

OTTAWA, June 7, 2007 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume GD sesame seeds described below because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The affected product, GD Sesame seed, packed by Les Aliments G. Dion, is sold as a 50 g package bearing UPC 6 20383 01055 9 and the lot code 04W11S.

The affected product has been distributed in Quebec.

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

Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with this bacteria may cause salmonellosis, a foodborne illness. In young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems, salmonellosis may cause serious and sometimes deadly infections. In otherwise healthy people, salmonellosis may cause short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.

The recalling firm, 9030-5418 Québec Inc., Saint-Jérôme, Quebec, is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For more information on Salmonella, visit the Food Facts web page at Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Food Facts - Causes of Food Borne Illness.

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at Government of Canada - Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Gouvernement du Canada - Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments.

Kitchen Witch · #**151** (**permalink**) June 10th, 2007, 10:43 AM

JARS OF CLAMS AND JARS OF COD LIVER SOLD AT POISSONNERIE LELIÈVRE, LELIÈVRE ET LEMOIGNAN LTÉE MAY CONTAIN DANGEROUS BACTERIA

OTTAWA, June 8, 2007 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Poissonnerie Lelièvre, Lelièvre et Lemoignan Ltée are warning the public not to consume clams and cod liver sold in mason jars because these products may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Toxins produced by this bacteria may cause botulism, a life-threatening illness.

The affected products were sold only from the Poissonnerie Lelièvre, Lelièvre et Lemoignan Ltée retail outlet, 52, rue des Vigneaults, Sainte-Thérèse-de-Gaspé, Quebec. The affected products were packed in mason jars, all sizes of these products are affected by this alert. These products do not contain any lot codes, UPC codes, or Best Before dates.

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

Food contaminated with Clostridium botulinum toxin may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with the toxin may cause nausea, vomiting, fatigue, dizziness, headache, double vision, dry throat, respiratory failure and paralysis. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

The manufacturer, Poissonnerie Lelièvre, Lelièvre et Lemoignan Ltée store, 52, rue des Vigneaults, Sainte-Thérèse-de-Gaspé, Quebec, is voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call one of the following numbers:

Poissonnerie Lelièvre, Lelièvre et Lemoignan Ltée at (41

385 - 3310.

CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on Clostridium botulinum, visit the Food Facts web page at Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Food Facts - Causes of Food Borne Illness.

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at Government of Canada - Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Gouvernement du Canada - Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments.

Kitchen Witch · #**152** (**permalink**) June 10th, 2007, 10:43 AM

UNDECLARED MILK PROTEIN IN EVASION NO SUGAR ADDED DARK BELGIAN CHOCOLATE BAR

Related Alerts: 2007-5-24 | 2007-6-08

OTTAWA, June 8, 2007 - The previous public warning issued on May 24, 2007, has been updated to provide additional information on the distribution of the affected product (please see text in bold).

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Les Chocolats Lulu Inc. are warning people with allergies to milk protein not to consume Evasion No sugar added Dark Belgian Chocolate Bar. The affected product may contain milk protein which is not declared on the label.

The affected product, Evasion No sugar added Dark Belgian Chocolate, 56% Cocoa, is sold as a 35 g bar bearing UPC 7 73741 98342 9. All packages of this product are affected by this alert.

This product has been distributed in British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec, Ontario and New Brunswick.

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 protein.

The manufacturer, Les Chocolats Lulu Inc., Saguenay, Quebec, is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on milk protein, one of the nine most common food allergens, visit the Food Allergens web page at Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Food Allergens.

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at Government of Canada - Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Gouvernement du Canada - Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments.

Kitchen Witch · #**153** (**permalink**) June 17th, 2007, 11:39 PM

CONSUMERS CAUTIONED TO CHECK HERSHEY CHOCOLATE PRODUCTS FOR POSSIBLE RECALLED CODES

Related Alerts: 2007-06-15 | 2006-11-14 | 2006-11-12

OTTAWA, June 15, 2007 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Hershey Canada are advising the public that certain Hershey chocolate products previously recalled on November 12, 2006, may have been recently distributed to retail outlets.

Consumers are advised to check their Hershey products to ensure they do not bear codes that begin with numbers ranging from 6417 to 6455 inclusive.

Various Hershey chocolate products manufactured by Hershey Canada Inc. bearing codes beginning with numbers ranging from 6417 to 6455 inclusive were recalled for possible Salmonella contamination on November 12, 2006. For a completed list of recalled products associated with the affected codes see the CFIA website at Archive - HEALTH HAZARD ALERT - CERTAIN CHOCOLATE PRODUCTS MADE BY HERSHEY CANADA INC. MAY CONTAIN SALMONELLA BACTERIA.

On Tuesday, June 12, 2007, Toronto Police arrested two men in Toronto in possession of recalled Hershey?s chocolate products. As a result of a consumer complaint, on June 15, 2007 a number of Hershey chocolate products were discovered for sale at a retail store in Lindsay, Ontario. The Police investigation into the matter is continuing and it is unclear at this time if the two incidents are related.

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

Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with this bacteria may cause salmonellosis, a foodborne illness. In young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems, salmonellosis may cause serious and sometimes deadly infections. In otherwise healthy people, salmonellosis may cause short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.

For more information, consumers and industry can call one of the following numbers:

Hershey?s Consumer Relations at 1-800-468-1714.

CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on Salmonella, visit the Food Facts web page at Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Food Facts - Causes of Food Borne Illness.

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at Government of Canada - Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Gouvernement du Canada - Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments.

Kitchen Witch · #**154** (**permalink**) June 24th, 2007, 07:30 PM

SESAME SEEDS PACKED BY LES ALIMENTS G. DION MAY CONTAIN SALMONELLA BACTERIA

2007-06-19 | 2007-06-07

OTTAWA, June 19, 2007 - The previous public warning issued on June 7, 2007, has been expanded to include additional lot codes, a new package size and distribution information.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume sesame seeds described below because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The following products, packed by Les Aliments G. Dion, are affected by this alert:

1. GD Sesame seed, sold as a 50 g package bearing UPC 6 20383 01055 9 and the lot codes 02W08S, 03W13S, 03W27S, 03W29S, 04W11S, 04W16S, 04W23S, 05W07S and 05W29S.

2. Sesame seeds, sold as a 1.0 kg package bearing UPC 6 20383 60355 3 and the lot codes 02W28S, 04W13S and 05W29S.

The affected products have been distributed in Alberta, Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia.

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

Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with this bacteria may cause salmonellosis, a foodborne illness. In young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems, salmonellosis may cause serious and sometimes deadly infections. In otherwise healthy people, salmonellosis may cause short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.

The recalling firm, 9030-5418 Québec Inc., Saint-Jérôme, Quebec, is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For more information on Salmonella, visit the Food Facts web page at Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Food Facts - Causes of Food Borne Illness.

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at Government of Canada - Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Gouvernement du Canada - Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments.

Kitchen Witch · #**155** (**permalink**) June 24th, 2007, 07:30 PM

CONSUMERS CAUTIONED TO CHECK HERSHEY CHOCOLATE PRODUCTS FOR POSSIBLE RECALLED CODES

Related Alerts: 2007-06-22 | 2007-06-15 | 2006-11-14 | 2006-11-12

OTTAWA, June 22, 2007 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Hershey Canada are advising the public that certain Hershey chocolate products previously recalled on November 12, 2006, may be available for sale through some independent and private retail outlets.

As a result of an ongoing investigation into recent incidents involving the theft of recalled Hershey Chocolate products in Toronto, Ontario, and the discovery of a quantity of products between the Lindsay and Hamilton area, the CFIA has reason to believe that some recalled Hershey products may have re-entered the marketplace. The affected products may be in circulation through a number of independent distributors, private wholesalers, liquidators and flea markets operating in Ontario.

Consumers are advised to check the codes on all Hershey products in their possession and before purchasing to ensure they do not bear codes that begin with numbers ranging from 6417 to 6455 inclusive.

The CFIA advises all retailers and wholesalers to check their Hershey Chocolate products and remove any product with affected codes from distribution immediately.

Various Hershey chocolate products manufactured by Hershey Canada Inc. bearing codes beginning with numbers ranging from 6417 to 6455 inclusive were recalled for possible Salmonella contamination on November 12, 2006. For a completed list of recalled products associated with the affected codes see the CFIA website at Archive - HEALTH HAZARD ALERT - CERTAIN CHOCOLATE PRODUCTS MADE BY HERSHEY CANADA INC. MAY CONTAIN SALMONELLA BACTERIA.

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

Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with this bacteria may cause salmonellosis, a foodborne illness. In young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems, salmonellosis may cause serious and sometimes deadly infections. In otherwise healthy people, salmonellosis may cause short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.

For more information, consumers and industry can call one of the following numbers:
Hershey?s Consumer Relations at 1-800-468-1714.
CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on Salmonella, visit the Food Facts web page at Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Food Facts - Causes of Food Borne Illness.

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at Government of Canada - Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Gouvernement du Canada - Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments.

Kitchen Witch · #**156** (**permalink**) June 29th, 2007, 10:56 PM

EXPANDED CONSUMER ADVISORY
CONSUMERS, INDEPENDENT DISTRIBUTORS AND RETAILERS CAUTIONED TO CHECK HERSHEY CHOCOLATE PRODUCTS FOR POSSIBLE RECALLED CODES

Related Alerts: 2007-06-27 | 2007-06-22 | 2007-06-15 | 2006-11-14 | 2006-11-12

OTTAWA, June 27, 2007 - The public advisory issued on June 22, 2007, has been expanded to advise consumers of the potential distribution of three additional products which were not distributed by Hershey and therefore not included in the November 12, 2006 original recall.

In addition to the list of recalled products included in the Health Hazard alert previously issued on November 12, 2006, the following products are affected. These products also bear the codes beginning with numbers ranging from 6417 to 6455 inclusive.

1. Reese Honey Roasted Peanut Butter Cups - 51 g
2. Oh Henry! Rocky Road bar - 60 g
3. Pot of Gold All Nut Collection - 245 g

Various Hershey chocolate products manufactured by Hershey Canada Inc. bearing codes beginning with numbers ranging from 6417 to 6455 inclusive were recalled for possible Salmonella contamination on November 12, 2006. For a complete list of recalled products associated with the affected codes see the CFIA website at Archive - HEALTH HAZARD ALERT - CERTAIN CHOCOLATE PRODUCTS MADE BY HERSHEY CANADA INC. MAY CONTAIN SALMONELLA BACTERIA.

The three products described above and products previously recalled on November 12, 2006, may be available for sale through some independent and private retail outlets.

As a result of an ongoing investigation into recent incidents involving the theft of recalled Hershey Chocolate products in Toronto, Ontario and the discovery of a quantity of products between the Lindsay and Hamilton area, the CFIA has reason to believe that some recalled Hershey products may have re entered the marketplace. The affected products may be in circulation through a number of independent distributors, private wholesalers, liquidators, and flea-markets operating in Ontario.

Consumers are advised to check the codes on all Hershey products in their possession and before purchasing to ensure they do not bear codes that begin with numbers ranging from 6417 to 6455 inclusive.

The CFIA advises all retailers and wholesalers to check their Hershey Chocolate products and remove any product with affected codes from distribution immediately.

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

Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with this bacteria may cause salmonellosis, a foodborne illness. In young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems, salmonellosis may cause serious and sometimes deadly infections. In otherwise healthy people, salmonellosis may cause short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.

For more information, consumers and industry can call one of the following numbers:

Hershey?s Consumer Relations at 1-800-468-1714.

CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on Salmonella, visit the Food Facts web page at Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Food Facts - Causes of Food Borne Illness.

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at Government of Canada - Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Gouvernement du Canada - Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments.

Kitchen Witch · #**157** (**permalink**) June 29th, 2007, 10:57 PM

HEALTH HAZARD ALERT
ROBERT'S AMERICAN GOURMET VEGGIE BOOTY SNACK FOOD MAY CONTAIN SALMONELLA BACTERIA

OTTAWA, June 28, 2007 -- The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume Robert's American Gourmet Veggie Booty snack food described below because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The affected product, Robert's American Gourmet Veggie Booty snack food, a product of the United States (U.S.), is sold in a flexible plastic foil bag. All sizes and lot codes are affected by this alert. This product is known to have been distributed in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan but may have been distributed nationally. In addition, this product may be available through internet sales, phone orders, and mail orders.

There have been numerous illnesses in the U.S., but none in Canada, associated with the consumption of this product.

Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with this bacteria may cause salmonellosis, a foodborne illness. In young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems, salmonellosis may cause serious and sometimes deadly infections. In otherwise healthy people, salmonellosis may cause short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.

The importer is voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For more information on Salmonella, visit the Food Facts web page at Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Food Facts - Causes of Food Borne Illness.

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at Government of Canada - Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Gouvernement du Canada - Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments.

Kitchen Witch · #**158** (**permalink**) June 29th, 2007, 10:58 PM

HEALTH HAZARD ALERT
CERTAIN SESAME SEEDS SOLD AT SPECIFIC RETAIL OUTLETS MAY CONTAIN SALMONELLA BACTERIA

OTTAWA, June 28, 2007 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume certain pre-packaged sesame seeds described below because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The affected sesame seeds described in the table below were sold from the following stores in Ontario and Quebec.
Store Product and label description Sold from
Arya Food Market, 508 Gladstone Avenue, Ottawa Arya Sesame seeds, 100 GR. Arya Market Services Inc., 477 Bank St., Ottawa, ON, K2P 1Z2 February 27, 2007 to June 28, 2007
Mid-East Foods, 1010 Belfast Rd, Ottawa Sesame Seeds Hulled, 0.454 kg, UPC 200809 102268 February 13 to June 28, 2007
Desi Price Club, 1950 Merivale Road, Ottawa Desi Price Club, Sesame Seeds White
200 g, UPC 123456789362
0.5 lb, UPC 123456789740
1.0 lb, UPC 123456789361
2.0 lb, UPC 123456789461 April 1 to June 20, 2007
Cash & Carry Central, 1445 Mazurette, Montréal « Graines de sésame blanc », 907 g and 1.0 Kg, Amira January 17 to June 28, 2007
Tootsi Impex Marché Central, 673 du Marché-Central, Montréal « Graines de sésame blanchies » sold in clear plastic bag in various package sizes April 2 to June 25, 2007

Consumers who are concerned may contact the retail store to determine if the product they purchased is affected by this alert.

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

Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with this bacteria may cause salmonellosis, a foodborne illness. In young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems, salmonellosis may cause serious and sometimes deadly infections. In otherwise healthy people, salmonellosis may cause short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.

The CFIA is working with importers, distributors and retail stores to have the affected products removed from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For more information on Salmonella, visit the Food Facts web page at Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Food Facts - Causes of Food Borne Illness.

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at Government of Canada - Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Gouvernement du Canada - Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments.

Kitchen Witch · #**159** (**permalink**) July 16th, 2007, 09:52 PM

ROBERT?S AMERICAN GOURMET SUPER VEGGIE TINGS CRUNCHY CORN STICKS SNACK FOOD MAY CONTAIN SALMONELLA BACTERIA

Related Alerts: 2007-07-03 | 2007-06-28

OTTAWA, July 3, 2007 -- The public warning issued on June 28, 2007 has been expanded to include an additional product.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume Robert?s American Gourmet Veggie Tings Crunchy Corn Sticks snack food described below because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The affected product, Robert?s American Gourmet Veggie Tings Crunchy Corn Sticks snack food, a product of the United States (U.S.), is sold in a flexible plastic foil bag. All sizes and codes are affected by this alert. This product may have been distributed nationally. In addition, this product may be available through internet sales, phone orders, and mail orders.

There has been no reported illness associated with the consumption of the Robert?s American Gourmet Veggie Tings Crunchy Corn Sticks snack food. However, there have been numerous illnesses in the U.S., but none confirmed in Canada, associated with the consumption of the Veggie Booty snack food product recalled on June 28, 2007.

Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with this bacteria may cause salmonellosis, a food borne illness. In young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems, salmonellosis may cause serious and sometimes deadly infections. In otherwise healthy people, salmonellosis may cause short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.

The importers are voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For more information on Salmonella, visit the Food Facts web page at Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Food Facts - Causes of Food Borne Illness.

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at Government of Canada - Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Gouvernement du Canada - Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments.

Kitchen Witch · #**160** (**permalink**) July 16th, 2007, 09:53 PM

ALLERGY ALERT
UNDECLARED TREE NUTS IN SUPER SURPRISE CANDY BAGS

OTTAWA, July 5, 2007 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and G. Woudenberg Wholesale Ltd. are warning people with allergies to tree nuts not to consume the contents of the super surprise candy bags described below. The affected chocolate products included in the bags may contain tree nuts which are not declared on the label.

The affected super surprise candy products are packaged in white paper or plastic bags bearing the distributor name G. Woudenberg Wholesale Ltd., Dundas, Ont. The affected super surprise candy bags may contain various brands of unlabelled chocolate bars which are wrapped only in foil without any ingredient listing.

These unlabelled chocolate bars are not associated with any recalls or recent advisories involving chocolate products due to potential Salmonella contamination.

These affected bags have been distributed in the Hamilton, Brantford, Burlington and Niagara areas in Ontario.

There has been no confirmed allergic reaction associated with the consumption of these products.

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

The distributor, G. Woudenberg Wholesales Ltd, Dundas, ON is voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on Tree Nuts, one of the nine most common food allergens, visit the Food Allergens web page at Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Food Allergens.

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at Government of Canada - Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Gouvernement du Canada - Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments.