Allergy Alert: Undeclared Sesame Seeds in Green Bean Cake Imported by Wing On New Group Canada Inc.

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OTTAWA, January 23, 2007 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is
warning people with allergies to sesame seeds not to consume the Green Bean Cake
described below. The affected product contains a sesame filling which is not
declared on the label.
The Green Bean Cake was imported from China by Wing On New Group Canada
Inc., Markham, Ontario. This product is sold in 240 g packages bearing the UPC 6 927091 806011. There is no brand name
listed in English or in French. All codes are affected by this alert.
This product has been distributed in Ontario.
There has been one reported reaction associated with the consumption of this
product.
Consumption of this product may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction
in persons with allergies to sesame seeds.
The importer 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 / TTY 1-800-465-7735
(8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).
For information on sesame seeds, one of the nine most common food allergens, visit the Food Allergens web
page at www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/labeti/allerg/allerge.shtml.
For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety
facts, visit our web site at
www.inspection.gc.ca.
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Media enquiries:
Davendra Sharma (English)
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Food Recall and Emergency Response
613-755-2890
Julie Lacoursiere (French)
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Food Recall and Emergency Response
613- 760-4044

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