HEALTH HAZARD ALERT - RUSSELL and ABBY MINERS PURE MAPLE SYRUP may be contaminated with lead

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OTTAWA, August 25, 2005 -- The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is
warning the public not to consume Russell and Abby Miners Pure Maple Syrup
described below as it may be contaminated with high levels of lead.
The affected product, Russell and Abby Miners Pure Maple Syrup, is sold in
plastic and glass containers bearing the following identification sticker:
Russell and Abby Miners
RR # 1
Kemble, ON. N0H 1S0
1-519-376-7907
Some of the affected maple syrup containers may be identified with the
Company name "Maple Ridge Farms".
The following Lot codes and container sizes of the maple syrup are affected
by this alert. The Lot code appears on a sticker which is applied at the bottom
of the container.
LOT CODES
SIZE
05 14 05 012
08 10 05 014
250 mL, 500 mL, 1 L, 2 L, and 4 L
This maple syrup has been distributed in Ontario.
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of
this product.
Continued exposure to high levels of lead can cause damage to the central
nervous system, kidneys, and blood. Children are particularly at risk.
The producer 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 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.
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Media enquiries:
Shashi Kulkarni (English)
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Office of Food Safety and Recall
(613) 368-1622
Sharron Stewart (French)
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Office of Food Safety and Recall
(613) 760-4068
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