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Allergy Alert - UNDECLARED SULPHITES IN MAPLE SMELL BRAND DRIED SWEET POTATO

Recall / advisory date:
September 28, 2011
Reason for recall / advisory:
Allergen - Sulphites
Hazard classification:
Class 1
Company / Firm:
Summer Star Trading
Distribution:
Ontario
Extent of the distribution:
Retail
Reference number:
6740

Advisory details

Ottawa, September 28, 2011 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Summer Star Trading Co. Ltd. are warning people with sensitivity to sulphites not to consume the Maple Smell brand Dried Sweet Potato described below. The affected product contains sulphites which are not declared on the label.

The Maple Smell brand Dried Sweet Potato, product of China, is sold in 400 g packages bearing UPC 6 930992 401032 and Lot code 4.01.0.3.2.00.4.

This product has been distributed in Ontario.

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 sensitivity to sulphites.

The importer, Summer Star Trading Co. Ltd., Toronto, ON is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on Sulphites, one of the nine most common food allergens, visit the Food Allergens web page at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/labeti/allerg/allerge.shtml.

For information on all food recalls, visit the CFIA’s Food Recall Report at: http://active.inspection.gc.ca/eng/corp/recarapp_dbe.asp.

To find out more about receiving recalls by e-mail, and other food safety facts, visit: www.foodsafety.gc.ca. Food and consumer product recalls are also available at http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca.

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