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Allergy Alert - Undeclared sulphites in various MD brand products

Recall / advisory date:
December 20, 2011
Reason for recall / advisory:
Allergen - Sulphites
Hazard classification:
Class 3
Company / Firm:
Uruthira Brothers Ltd.
Distribution:
Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec
Extent of the distribution:
Retail
Reference number:
6910

Affected products

Brand Name Common Name Size Codes(s) on Product UPC Reason for Recall
MD LIME CORDIAL 750 mL Packages where the label does not declare sulphites. 4 792098 071500 Allergen - Sulphites
MD PASSION FRUIT CORDIAL 750 mL Packages where the label does not declare sulphites. 4 792098 076505 Allergen - Sulphites
MD MANGO CORDIAL 750 mL Packages where the label does not declare sulphites. 4 792098 072507 Allergen - Sulphites
MD GARLIC PASTE 250 g Packages where the label does not declare sulphites. 4 792098 187065 Allergen - Sulphites
MD GINGER PASTE 225 g Packages where the label does not declare sulphites. 4 792098 189533 Allergen - Sulphites
MD GINGER PASTE 350 g Packages where the label does not declare sulphites. 4 792098 189533 Allergen - Sulphites

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