ALLERGY ALERT

UNDECLARED SESAME SEEDS AND SOY IN CERTAIN NEW WORLD NATURAL FOODS BURGER PRODUCTS

OTTAWA, October 16, 2008 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning people with allergies to sesame seeds and/or soy not to consume New World Natural Foods Tofu Burgers, Vegi Burgers and Lentil Burgers. The affected products contain sesame seeds or soy which is not declared on the label.

The affected products, described below, are sold in 340 g packages (4 patties per package).

These products have been distributed in Vancouver, BC.

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 sesame seeds and/or soy.

The manufacturer, New World Natural Foods, Burnaby BC, 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 one of the following numbers:

Kulwant Bagga, New World Natural Foods at (778) 989-5840; or,

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 sesame seeds and soy, two 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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