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Allergy Alert - Undeclared peanuts in Wally & Molly Salt Water Taffy

Recall / advisory date:
January 28, 2011
Reason for recall / advisory:
Allergen - Peanut
Hazard classification:
Class 1
Company / Firm:
416 Candies Inc. (Suckers Candy Co.)
Distribution:
National
Extent of the distribution:
Retail
Reference number:
6211

Advisory details

Ottawa, January 28, 2011 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning people with allergies to peanuts not to consume Wally & Molly Salt Water Taffy. The affected product contains peanuts which are not declared on the label.

The affect product, Wally & Molly Salt Water Taffy, is sold in 190 g packages bearing UPC 6 28162 81013 0. There are no lot codes on the packages.

This product has been distributed nationally.

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 peanuts.

The CFIA is working with the importer to have the affected product removed from the marketplace.

More information

For information on common food allergens, visit the Food Allergens web page.

For more information, consumers and industry can contact the CFIA by filling out the online feedback form.

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