OTTAWA, December 17, 2008 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume Lychee Flavor Nata De Coco in Konnyaku Jelly, a mini cup dessert described below, as it poses a choking hazard.
The affected product, was sold in plastic bags with Japanese text and the package bears a bilingual sticker that describes the product. Product is described as Nata De Coco in Konnyaku Jelly, Lychee Flavor. Each bag contains 12 mini cups and bears UPC 4 560124 220389. The affected mini-cup jelly product is about the size of coffee creamer with rounded edges. It contains a flavoured centre.
This product was imported by Daiso Store Canada Ltd., Richmond, BC and was only sold from the Daiso Store located at Hazel Bridge Way, Richmond, BC.
There have been no choking incidents associated with the consumption of this product.
Over the years there have been reported fatalities associated with the consumption of certain mini-cup jelly products in Canada, United States, Australia and various Asian countries. Depending upon the size, shape and consistency mini-cup jelly products may become lodged in the throat and may be difficult to remove. There are some other mini-cup jelly products on the market that are not affected.
The importer, Daiso Store Canada Ltd., Richmond, BC, is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace.
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 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 Inquiries:
Davendra Sharma (English)
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Office of Food Safety and Recall
613-755-2890
Linda LeBlanc (French)
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Office of Food Safety and Recall
613-760-4112
