Imported Non-Dairy Products Containing Undeclared Milk Ingredients

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OTTAWA, August 10, 2006 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is advising
consumers with milk allergies and those caring for persons with milk allergies, to
exercise caution when purchasing or offering imported products such as instant coffee, tea
or dry cereal mixes from some Asian countries, as there may be a risk of undeclared milk
ingredients in the product.
An ongoing investigation by the CFIA has determined that various imported instant
coffee and instant tea premixes, as well as instant cereal products declare
non-dairy creamer in their ingredient list but contain milk ingredients.
Undeclared milk usually does not represent a hazard to the majority of consumers;
however, for those sensitive or allergic to milk ingredients, consumption of affected
products could result in a serious or life-threatening reaction.
The CFIA is working with Canadian importers to identify all affected products that were
distributed in Canada. The importers of these products are voluntarily recalling the
affected products from the marketplace. As the presence of milk protein is not declared on
the label, these recalls are accompanied by an Allergy Alert.
All public warnings and Allergy
Alerts are distributed to the media, and are also posted on the CFIAs
Web site. Internet users can subscribe to
receive these notices, which provide specific information to assist consumers in
identifying potentially hazardous products. The CFIA encourages those consumers with
allergies and sensitivities to take advantage of this service.
For a complete list of the
affected products identified to date, and for more information on identifying
potentially hazardous products, visit the Food Recalls and Allergy Alerts section of the CFIAs
Web site: www.inspection.gc.ca.
Consumers and industry can also call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735
(8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).
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Media Inquiries:
CFIA Media Relations, (613) 228-6682
List of imported products that
contain undeclared milk protein

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