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This archive of previously issued food recalls and allergy alerts is provided for reference and research purposes.
Users should note that the products listed in the archive have been subject to removal from the marketplace or appropriate corrective action. Food recalls or allergy alerts are not an indication of the food safety status of products produced at a later date.
HEALTH HAZARD ALERT
CERTAIN PEAR JUICES FOR TODDLERS MAY CONTAIN ARSENIC
OTTAWA, March 11, 2008 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Loblaws Inc. are warning the public not to consume certain pear juices for toddlers because these products may be contaminated with arsenic.
The following products are affected by this recall:
| Product | UPC | Size | Lot Codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| President's Choice Organics Pear Juice from Concentrate for Toddlers | 0 60383 70935 8 | 1 L | All |
| Beech-Nut Pear Juice from concentrate with Vitamin C added | 0 523842 8 | 128 mL | 2009 FE 02 A0384B0935 |
These products have been distributed across Canada.
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
Arsenic is a toxic heavy metal that may be carcinogenic and may pose developmental risks to children.
Loblaws Inc., Brampton, Ontario, has voluntarily recalled the affected products from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.
For more information, consumers and industry can call one of the following numbers:
Loblaws Customer Relations at 1-888-495-5111;
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 receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at www.inspection.gc.ca.
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