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Allergy Alert - Undeclared peanuts in certain Doctor's Carbrite Diet and Universal Hi Protein bars

Recall / advisory date:
May 12, 2011
Reason for recall / advisory:
Allergen - Peanut
Hazard classification:
Class 1
Company / Firm:
American Nutrition, Basa Enterprises Inc. , Haza Enterprises, Nutrition Excellence , Peak Performance Products
Distribution:
National
Extent of the distribution:
Retail
Reference number:
6388, 6390, 6389, 6387, 6392

Advisory details

Related alerts: 2011-05-12 | 2011-05-05 | 2011-04-19 | 2011-04-01

Ottawa, May 12, 2011 - The public warning issued on May 5, 2011 has been expanded to include additional products.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning people with allergies to peanuts not to consume the Doctor's CarbRite and Universal Hi Protein bars described below. The affected products may contain peanuts which are not declared on the label.

The affected products are described below. All lots which are missing the allergen statement "Allergy Alert: Made on equipment that also processes soy, milk, egg, peanuts and tree nuts" or "This product may contain traces of nuts" and which bear a Best Before date up to and including June 30, 2012 (EXP 063012) are affected by this alert.

Product Size UPC
Doctor's CarbRite Diet Bar - Chocolate Brownie 2 oz 0 39442 08112 4
Doctor's CarbRite Diet Bar - Toasted Coconut 2 oz 0 39442 08102 5
Doctor's CarbRite Diet Bar - Frosted Cinnamon Bun 2 oz 0 39442 08110 0
Doctor's CarbRite Diet Bar - Chocolate Mint Cookie 2 oz 0 39442 08113 1
Doctor's CarbRite Diet Bar - S'mores 2 oz 0 39442 08114 8
Doctor's CarbRite Diet Bar - Raspberry Chocolate Truffle 2 oz 0 39442 08115 5
Doctor's CarbRite Diet Bar - Chocolate Banana Nut 2 oz 0 39442 08118 6
Doctor's CarbRite Diet Bar - Blueberry Cheesecake 2 oz 0 39442 08119 3
Doctor's CarbRite Diet Bar - Cookie Dough 2 oz 0 39442 08186 5
Doctor's CarbRite Diet Bar - Lemon Meringue 2 oz 0 39442 08189 6
Universal Hi Protein Bar - Chocolate Brownie 3 oz 0 39442 08052 3
Universal Hi Protein Bar - S'mores 3 oz 0 39442 08053 0

These products may have been distributed nationally.

There has been one reported illness associated with the consumption of these products.

Consumption of these products may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction in persons with allergies to peanuts.

The importers are recalling the affected products from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

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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