Allergy Alert - Undeclared Sesame Seeds in Nino D'Aversa Bread Crumbs

News Release

OTTAWA, March 23, 2007 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is
warning people with allergies to sesame seeds not to consume Nino D'Aversa Bread
Crumbs. The affected product may contain sesame seeds which are not declared on
the label.
The affected product, Nino D'Aversa Bread Crumbs, is sold in 375 g containers
bearing UPC code 0 65763 00120 6. All codes are affected by this alert.
This product has been distributed in Ontario.
There have been no reported illnesses 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 manufacturer, Nino D'Aversa Bakery Ltd., Downsview, Ontario 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 one of the following
numbers:
Armando or Domenic, Nino D'Aversa Bakery Ltd., at 1- 416-638-3271;
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 http://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.
- 30 -
Media enquiries:
Shashi Kulkarni (English)
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Food Recall and Emergency Response
613- 368-1622
Jean-Louis Michaud (French)
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Operations Co-ordination - Quebec Area
1-866-806-4115
Fact Sheet: Sesame seeds - One of the nine most common food allergens
Audio Clips for Food Recalls and Allergy
Alerts

Search for related information by keyword

Canadian Food Inspection Agency Health and Safety

Page details

2016-12-15

We have archived this page and will not be updating it.

We have archived this page and will not be updating it.

Allergy Alert - Undeclared Sesame Seeds in Nino D'Aversa Bread Crumbs

News Release

Page details