ALLERGY ALERT - Undeclared Wheat and Sulphites in T&T Coconut Cake

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OTTAWA, September 22, 2005 -- The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and
T&T Supermarket are warning people with allergies to wheat protein or
sensitivities to sulphites not to consume the coconut cake described below. The
affected product contains wheat, and may contain sulphites, which are not
declared on the label. This alert is of concern to those individuals who have
allergies to wheat protein or sensitivities to sulphites.
The affected product, T&T Coconut Cake is sold in a 450g package bearing UPC 0 776703 621216. All Best Before codes
of this product are affected by the alert. This product has been distributed in
British Columbia and Alberta.
The manufacturer, T&T Supermarket, Richmond, British Columbia, is
voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace.
Consumption of this product may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction
in persons with allergies to wheat protein or sensitivities to sulphites. 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.
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Media enquiries:
Garfield Balsom (English)
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Office of Food Safety and Recall
(613) 760-4232
Linda Leblanc (French)
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Office of Food Safety and Recall
(613) 760-4112
Fact Sheets:
Wheat -
One of the nine most common food allergens
Audio Clips for Food Recalls and Allergy
Alerts
Sulphites - One of the nine most common food allergens
Audio Clips for Food Recalls and Allergy
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