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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.
ALLERGY ALERT
UNDECLARED EGG IN VARIOUS FRESH CHICKEN BREAST PRODUCTS
Related alerts: 2008-07-23 | 2008-07-17
OTTAWA, July 17, 2008—The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Sofina Foods Inc. are warning people with allergies to egg protein not to consume the various fresh chicken breast products described below. The affected products may contain egg protein which is not declared on the label.
The following products are affected by this alert:
| Brand | Product | Size | UPC | Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President's Choice | Tandoori Extra Lean Chicken Breast | 175 g | 0 60383 77254 3 | Best Before JL25 and AU01 |
| Compliments | Chicken Breast Roast low fat | 175 g | 0 68820 10740 8 | Best Before AU09 and AU15 |
These products have been distributed in Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba and British Columbia.
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
Consumption of these products may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction in persons with allergies to egg protein.
The manufacturer, Sofina Foods Inc., Bramalea, Ontario, is voluntarily recalling the affected products 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 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).
For information on Egg, one of the nine most common food allergens, visit the Food Allergens web page at www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/labeti/allerg/allerge.shtml.
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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