OTTAWA, February 3, 2009 – The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Charcuterie La Tour Eiffel, Inc. are warning people with allergies to milk not to consume Summersweet Lobster & Shrimp Dip. The affected product contains milk which is not declared on the label.
The affected product, Summersweet Lobster & Shrimp Dip, is sold in 227 g packages bearing UPC 0 67950 00103 7, lot code 751353 and a Best Before date of 09FE12 (February 12, 2009).
This product has been distributed in Quebec and New Brunswick.
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 manufacturer, Charcuterie La Tour Eiffel, Inc., Blainville, Quebec, 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:
Charcuterie La Tour Eiffel, Inc. at 514-919-5986; or,
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/milklaite.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 Inquiries:
Karl Probst (English)
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Office of Food Safety and Recall
613-755-3332
Linda LeBlanc (French)
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Office of Food Safety and Recall
613-760-4112
