OTTAWA, April 6, 2004 - The public warning issued on April 3, 2004 is being updated to clarify the product details for products 5 and 6. The updated information is highlighted in bold text. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume various imported honey because these products may contain nitrofurans.The following products are affected by this alert.The current list of products affected by the Health Hazard Alerts can be viewed below.The CFIA is continuing its investigation in cooperation with the various companies to identify and recall the affected products from the marketplace. The above list of affected products will be updated as required.Nitrofurans are antimicrobial drugs which are banned for use in Canada in food producing animals. Consumption of foods contaminated with nitrofurans may pose a human health risk related to the inherent toxicity of the drug and the potential to cause allergies. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.The previous alert can be viewed at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/corpaffr/recarapp/2004/20040403e.shtmlFor more information, consumers and industry can call one of the CFIA at1-800-442-2342. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. local time - Monday to Friday.For information on receiving recalls by electronic mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at www.inspection.gc.ca.- 30 -Media enquiries: Davendra Sharma Canadian Food Inspection Agency Office of Food Safety and Recall (613) 755-2890 Brian Radey (French) Canadian Food Inspection Agency Office of Food Safety and Recall (613) 755-3324 Nitrofurans in Honey Frequently Asked Questions List of companies and their productsRelated Alerts: 2004-04-06 | 2004-04-03b | 2004-04-03 | 2004-03-23 | 2004-03-13April 3, 2004 - Mandatory RecallProduct 1NameNatural Honey from Blueberry Blossoms Canada No.1 Golden LiquidSize500gLot/DateLot : 033196.OriginA Blend of Canadian and Argentine HoneyPackerLabonté Inc., Victoriaville, QuebecDistributionNationalApril 3, 2004Product 1NameSweet nature brand Pasteurized honey Grade No.1 WhiteSize500g (UPC 8 72339 00002 6)Lot/DateLot : SW209 Best Before 10/08/04OriginProduct of ArgentinaImporterKofman-Barenholtz Food Ltd., Concord ,OntarioDistributionNationalProduct 2NameNo Name brand Club Pack Natural Unpasteurized Liquid Honey Grade No. 1 GoldenSize3 kgLot/DateLot : 227 EQ (UPC 6038372378)OriginProduct of Australia (A Blend of Australian & Argentine Honey)ImporterLoblaws Inc.DistributionDistribution in Northwestern Ontario - Thunder Bay and west, Manitoba,Alberta, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, Yukon, Northwest Territories andNunavut.Product 3NameNo Name brand Pure Unpasteurized Creamed Honey Canada No. 1 WhiteSize3 kg (UPC 0 60383 12191 4)Lot/DateLot : 036EOriginA Blend of Canadian and Argentine HoneyPrepared forSunfresh LimitedDistributionDistribution in Northwestern Ontario - Thunder Bay and west, Manitoba,Alberta, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, Yukon, Northwest Territories andNunavut.Product 4NameLabonté brand Natural Honey from Blueberry Blossoms Canada No. 1 Golden LiquidSize500g Lot/DateLot : 033196OriginA Blend of Canadian and Argentine HoneyPackerLabonté Inc., Victoriaville,QuebecDistributionNationalProduct 5NameBilly Bee brand Pure Natural Honey Canada No. 1WhiteSize375 gLot/DateLots: 1993 and 2253OriginA Blend of Canadian and Argentine HoneyPackerBilly Bee Honey Products Ltd., Toronto,OntarioDistributionNationalProduct 6NameBilly Bee brand Pure Natural Honey Canada No. 1WhiteSize500g Lot/DateLots : 0803, 2323 and 2333OriginA Blend of Canadian and Argentine HoneyPackerBilly Bee Honey Products Ltd., Toronto,OntarioDistributionNationalProduct 7NameBilly Bee brand Pure Natural Honey Canada No. 1WhiteSize1 KgLot/DateLot : 2193OriginA Blend of Canadian and Argentine HoneyPackerBilly Bee Honey Products Ltd., Toronto,OntarioDistributionNationalMarch 23, 2004Product 1NameNo Name brand Natural Unpasteurized Liquid Honey Grade No. 1 GoldenSize1 Kg (UPC 0 60383 723798)Lot/DateLot 219 EQ and 317 EQOriginProduct of Australia (A blend of Australian and Argentine honey)ImporterLoblaws Inc.DistributionDistribution in Northwestern Ontario - Thunder Bay and west, Manitoba,Alberta, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, Yukon, Northwest Territories andNunavut.Product 2NameGreen World Best Food, Honey No. 1 White, No. 3 AmberSize375g or 500g(UPC 8 26988 20310 9) and750g or 1Kg (UPC 8 2698820312 3)Lot/DateP. Date 08.2003 E. Date 08.2006OriginProduct of TurkeyImporterPacked For Green World Food Express Inc.,Mississauga, OntarioDistributionDistribution in Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta and BritishColumbiaMarch 13, 2004Product 1NameNo Name brand Natural Unpasteurized Liquid Honey Grade No. 1 GoldenSize375g (UPC 0 60383 72375 0) and 1 Kg (UPC 0 60383 72379 8)Lot/DateLot 220 EQ and 248 EQOriginProduct of Australia (A blend of Australian and Argentine honey)ImporterLoblaws Inc.DistributionDistribution in Northwestern Ontario - Thunder Bay and west, Manitoba,Alberta, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, Yukon, Northwest Territories andNunavut.
