Allergy Alert - Undeclared Milk Protein In Wilton Dark Cocoa Candy Melts

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OTTAWA, April 20, 2007 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and
Wilton Industries Canada Company are warning people with allergies to milk
protein not to consume Wilton Dark Cocoa Candy Melts. The affected product may
contain milk protein which is not declared on the label.
The affected product, Wilton Dark Cocoa Candy Melts, a product of the United
States, is sold in 397 g plastic bags bearing
UPC 0 70896 01965 3. The bags
contain candy melts in the shape of circular discs. This product has been
distributed nationally.
There have been three reported allergic reactions associated with the
consumption of this product.
Consumption of this product may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction
in persons with allergies to milk protein.
The distributor, Wilton Industries Canada Company, Etobicoke, 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:
Wilton Industries Canada Company, Customer Service: 1-866-255-923
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 Milk, one of the nine most common food allergens, visit the Food Allergens web
page at www.inspection.gc.cahttp://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:
Wilton Industries, Inc.
Nancy Siler: 630-605-9012

Garfield Balsom (English)
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Food Recall and Emergency Response
613-760-4232
Julie Lacoursière
(French)
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Food Recall and Emergency Response
613-760-4044
Fact Sheet: Milk - One of the nine most common food allergens
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