Ottawa, October 25, 2013 - The following alert was transmitted by Agropur Cooperative to news media on October 24, 2013.
Longueuil, October 24, 2013 – Agropur cooperative advises consumers not to consume the Québon brand white and chocolate milks produced at the Montreal plant (AGRT 2889) in all below indicated formats, with the November 1st, 2nd and 3rd, 2013 expiry dates.
These products do not meet Agropur's quality standards.
Although complaints have been filed and products have been consumed for a few days, there have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
Agropur asks consumers to return the products to their retailer for an exchange or refund.
Consumers can also call the Agropur, Division Natrel, consumer help line at: 1-800-501-1150, www.quebon.ca.
Agropur is sorry for the trouble and inconvenience this may cause.
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Marc Labelle
Director, PR and communications
Agropur cooperative
Telephone: 514-856-4946
The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.
For more information, consumers and industry can contact the CFIA by filling out the online feedback form.
CFIA Media Relations
613-773-6600
