Related Alerts: 2008-01-14 | 2008-01-10
OTTAWA, January 14, 2008 - The public warning issued on January 10, 2008 has
been updated to include additional information on product distribution. The
affected product was also sold in Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Max's Donuts (1964) Ltd are
warning people with allergies to soy or milk proteins not to consume Max's
Christmas Cake almond iced described below. The affected product may contain soy
and milk proteins which are not declared on the label.
The affected product, Max's Christmas Cake almond iced, is sold in two (2)
sizes:
500g - 17.7 oz
packages bearing the UPC 0
63396 07214 3; and,
800g - 28.2 oz
packages bearing the UPC 0
63396 07224 2.
All lot codes are affected by this alert.
This product has been distributed in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan
and Manitoba.
There has been no reported allergic 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 soy or milk proteins.
The manufacturer, Max's Donuts (1964) Ltd,
Vancouver, British Columbia, 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:
Max's Donuts (1964) Ltd at 604-251-3351;
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 soy and milk, two 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:
Fred Jamieson (English)
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Food Recall and Emergency Response
613-760-4376
Linda LeBlanc (French)
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Food Recall and Emergency Response
613-760-4112
Fact Sheet: Milk - One of the nine most common food allergens
Fact Sheet: Soy - One of the nine most common food allergens
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