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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
BLACK DIAMOND BRAND FAT-FREE MOZZARELLA PROCESSED CHEESE SLICES MAY CONTAIN SMALL PIECES OF PLASTIC MESH
OTTAWA, January 23, 2009 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume Black Diamond brand Fat-free Mozzarella processed cheese slices described below. The affected product may contain small pieces of plastic mesh material embedded within and may pose a choking hazard.
The affected product was sold in 500 g (24 slice) packages bearing a best before date of 09 AU 09 REG1411 and the UPC code 0 68200 88837 8.
This product was produced by Parmalat in Belleville, ON and distributed nationally.
There have been two consumer complaints associated with this issue.
Parmalat Canada 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 / 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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Canadian Food Inspection Agency
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Office of Food Safety and Recall
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