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Allergy Alert - Undeclared peanuts in certain Raw Organic Food Bars

Recall / advisory date:
March 17, 2011
Reason for recall / advisory:
Allergen - Peanut
Hazard classification:
Class 1
Company / Firm:
Satau Inc., True North Nutrition Ltd.
Distribution:
Ontario, Quebec
Extent of the distribution:
Retail
Reference number:
6289, 6294

Advisory details

Ottawa, March 17, 2011 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning people with allergies to peanuts not to consume the Raw Organic Food Bars described below. The affected product contains peanuts which are not declared on the label.

The following Chocolatey Chocolate Chip flavour Raw Organic Food Bars are affected by this alert:

Format UPC Codes
12 x 50 g 8 73521 00522 5 LOT 01081610 with EXP 08/16/11 or
LOT 2071210 with EXP 07/12/11
50 g 8 73521 00521 8 LOT #01081610 with EXP 08/11 or
LOT 2071210 with EXP 07/12/11

This product is known to have been distributed in Quebec and Ontario and may be distributed nationally.

There has been one reported allergic 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 importers 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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