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Allergy Alert - Undeclared peanuts in certain Doctor's Carbrite Diet Chocolate Brownie Bars

Recall / advisory date:
May 5, 2011
Reason for recall / advisory:
Allergen - Peanut
Hazard classification:
Class 1
Company / Firm:
American Nutrition, Haza Enterprises, Nutrition Excellence
Distribution:
National
Extent of the distribution:
Retail
Reference number:
6378, 6380, 6384

Advisory details

Ottawa, May 5, 2011 - The public warning issued on April 19, 2011 has been expanded to include additional product codes.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning people with allergies to peanuts not to consume the Doctor’s CarbRite Diet Chocolate Brownie bars described below. The affected product may contain peanuts which are not declared on the label.

The affected product, Doctor’s CarbRite Diet Chocolate Brownie bars, is sold in 56.7 g (2.00 oz) packages, bearing UPC 0 39442 08112 4. All lots which are missing the allergen statement “Allergy Alert: Made on equipment that also processes soy, milk, egg, peanuts and tree nuts” are affected by this alert, including EXP101211, EXP040211, EXP080811, EXP080911, and EXP041012.

This product may have been distributed nationally.

There has been one 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 peanuts.

CFIA is working with the 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.

Media enquiries

CFIA Media Relations
613-773-6600