OTTAWA, April 8, 2009 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and SoyaWorld Inc. are warning people with allergies to milk proteins not to consume So Good brand Creamy Vanilla Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert described below. The affected product contains milk protein which is not declared on the label.
The affected product, So Good brand Creamy Vanilla Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert, is sold in a 946 mL carton, bearing UPC 6 26027 00410 6, and a 10-digit lot code beginning with "G8350" located on the rim of the lid.
This product has been distributed in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan.
There has been one reported 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 milk proteins.
SoyaWorld Inc., Vancouver, BC 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:
Brendan Kelly, Soyaworld Inc. at 604-296-3297 (8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PDT, Monday to Friday);
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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