OTTAWA, June 9, 2005 -- The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Unilever Canada are warning people with allergies to milk protein not to consume various Fleischmann’s brand Margarine products described below. The affected products may contain milk protein which are not declared on the label. This alert is of concern to those individuals who have allergies to milk protein. The following Fleischmann’s brand products are affected by this alert: Product UPC Size Codes xx- represent a letter and number Lactose Free, Non Hydrogenated Margarine 0 6710000874 9 454g package (2 tubs per pack) 41102xx, 41130xx, 50208xx, 50308xx, 50405xx, and 50510xx Salt Free, Lactose Free, Non Hydrogenated Margarine 0 6710000894 7 454g package (2 tubs per pack) 50110xx Lactose Free, Non Hydrogenated Margarine 0 6710000877 0 2 lb (907 g) tub 40927xx, 41026xx, 41129xx, 50208xx, 50307xx and 50509xx The recalling firm, Unilever Canada, Toronto, Ontario is voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace. These products have been distributed nationally. Consumption of the affected products may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction in persons with sensitivities to milk protein. There has been two reported allergic reactions associated with the consumption of these products. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall. For more information, consumers and industry can call one of the following numbers: Unilever Canada, toll-free Hot Line - 1- 800-897-1491 or Sean McPhee at 416-214-1232 The CFIA at 1-800-442-2342. from 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: Sean McPhee Unilever Canada 416-214-1232 Garfield Balsom (English) Canadian Food Inspection Agency Office of Food Safety and Recall (613) 760-4232 Marie-Andrée Lefebvre (French) Canadian Food Inspection Agency Office of Food Safety and Recall (613) 760-4044
