ALLERGY ALERT

HIGHLAND HONEY MAY CONTAIN SULFA DRUG RESIDUE

OTTAWA, September 2, 2005 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Highland Honey - Jim Smith are warning the public with sensitivities to sulfa drugs not to consume Highland honey as the product may be contaminated with sulfathiazole, a sulfa drug residue.

The affected honey is sold in unmarked containers of variable weights. This product has been distributed from the farm gate of Highland Honey - Jim Smith located in Fergus, Ontario.

There has been no reported illness associated with the consumption of this product.

Consumption of this product may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction in persons with sensitivities to sulfa drugs.

The manufacturer, Highland Honey - Jim Smith, Fergus, Ontario 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 the CFIA at 1 800 442-2342 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. local time, Monday to Friday.

For information on receiving recalls by electronic mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at www.inspection.gc.ca.

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