UPDATE - HEALTH HAZARD ALERT - Le CABANON BRAND HARISSA CONTAINS SUDAN I

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OTTAWA, May 31, 2004 - The public warning issued on May 28, 2004 has been expanded to include additional information on the affected product. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning consumers not to consume Le Cabanon brand Harissa, a hot sauce. This product contains a non-permitted colour, Sudan I, which is considered to be carcinogenic. All types of containers and sizes of Le Cabanon brand Harissa, with codes from 27/02/04 to 27/06/06 are affected by this alert: The CFIA is working with importers to remove the affected product from the marketplace. This product may have been distributed nationally. Sudan I, a red dye, is not allowed as a food colour in Canada. It has been shown to cause cancer in laboratory animals and these findings could also be significant for human health. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall. For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. local time, at 1-800-442-2342. 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 (English) Canadian Food Inspection Agency Office of Food Safety and Recall (613) 755-2890 Linda Leblanc (French) Canadian Food Inspection Agency Office of Food Safety and Recall (613) 760-4112

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