Allergy Alert - Undeclared milk in certain Jak brand « Instant Coffee 3 in 1 »

Recall / advisory date:
March 12, 2013
Reason for recall / advisory:
Allergen - Milk
Hazard classification:
Class 1
Company / Firm:
Uncle T Food Ltd.
Distribution:
Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario
Extent of the distribution:
Retail
Reference number:
7885

Advisory details

Ottawa, March 12, 2013 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Uncle T Food Ltd. are warning people with allergies to milk not to consume the Jak brand Instant Coffee 3 in 1 described below. The affected product may contain milk which is not declared on the label.

There have been no 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 milk.

The importer, Uncle T Ltd., Richmond, British Columbia is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

Affected products

Brand Name Common Name Size Codes(s) on Product UPC
Jak « Instant Coffee 3 in 1 » 384 g
(24 x 16 g)
All lot codes 8 934743 11228 2

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

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