ALLERGY ALERT - UNDECLARED EGG IN HERMES FRENCH BREAD

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OTTAWA, September 13, 2004 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning people with allergies to egg not to consume Hermes French Bread. The affected product contains egg which is not declared on the label. This alert is of concern to those individuals who have allergies to egg. The affected product, Hermes French Bread, is sold in a 24 oz/680 g package bearing the UPC 7 71696 01200 3. All Use Before Dates are affected by this alert. The manufacturer, Hermes Bakery Ltd., Toronto, Ontario is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The affected product has been distributed in Ontario. Consumption of this product may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction in persons with allergies to egg. 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 at 1-800-442-2342. 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: Michael Hiscock (English) Canadian Food Inspection Agency Office of Food Safety and Recall (613) 760-4044 Linda Leblanc (French) Canadian Food Inspection Agency Office of Food Safety and Recall (613) 760-4112

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