Undeclared Milk in Mexi-Snax Tortilla Chips

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OTTAWA, November 15, 2007 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning people with allergies to milk proteins not to consume Mexi-Snax All Natural Pico de Gallo Tortilla Chips described below. This product may contain milk which is not declared on the label.
The affected product, Mexi-Snax All Natural Pico de Gallo Tortilla Chips, product of USA, is sold in a 255 g package bearing Best By date FEB 12 08 and lot code 2SAQZ B.
This product has been distributed in Quebec.
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 milk protein.
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 Milk, 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.
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Media enquiries:
Shashi Kulkarni (English)
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Food Recall & Emergency Response
613-368-1622
Linda LeBlanc (French)
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Food Recall & Emergency Response
613-760-4112
Fact Sheet: Milk - One of the nine most common food allergens
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