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Allergy Alert - Undeclared sesame in certain Nonuttin' brand products

Recall / advisory date:
June 4, 2011
Reason for recall / advisory:
Allergen - Sesame Seeds
Hazard classification:
Class 2
Company / Firm:
Nonuttin' Foods Inc.
Distribution:
National
Extent of the distribution:
Retail
Reference number:
6461

Advisory details

Ottawa, June 4, 2011 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Nonuttin’ Foods Inc. are warning people with allergies to sesame not to consume the Nonuttin’ brand products described below. The affected products may contain sesame which is not declared on the label.

The following products, bearing a Best Before date up to and including May 31, 2012, are affected by this alert:

Product Weight UPC
Fruit Explosion Trail Mix 170 g 8 95435 00085 1
Berry Delight Trail Mix 170 g 8 95435 00084 4
Raw and Shelled Sunflower Seeds 170 g 8 95435 00079 0
Blueberry Maple Granola 250 g 8 95435 00004 2
Cranberry Apple Granola 250 g 8 95435 00003 5

These products have been distributed nationally.

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

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

The manufacturer, Nonuttin’ Foods Inc., Duncan, BC, is voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace.

The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recalls.

More information

For more information, consumers and industry can call one of the following numbers:

Nonuttin' Foods Inc. at 1-866-714-5411 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pacific time, Monday to Friday)

CFIA by filling out the online feedback form.

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

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