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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 MILK IN CERTAIN NON-DAIRY COFFEE CREAMERS AND COFFEE MIXES
OTTAWA, November 7, 2008 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning people with allergies to milk not to consume the non-dairy Coffee Creamers and Coffee Mixes described below. The affected products contain milk which is not declared on the label.
All codes of the following non-dairy Coffee Creamer and Coffee Mix products, imported from Korea, are affected by this alert.
| Brand | Product | Size | UPC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dongsuh Frima | Coffee Creamer | 500 g | 8 801037 000559 |
| Dongsuh Frima | Coffee Creamer | 1 kg | 8 801037 000627 |
| Maxim | Original Coffee Mix | 240 g (12 g x 20) | 8 801037 010732 |
| Maxim | Decaffeinated Coffee Mix | 240 g (12 g x 20) | 8 801037 010824 |
| Nescafé | Coffee Mix | 240 g (12 g x 20) | 8 801055 161096 |
These products have been distributed in British Columbia and Alberta.
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 milk proteins.
The importer 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 milk, 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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