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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.
The following alert was transmitted by Kraft Canada to the news media on April 14, 2010
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ALLERGY ALERT
UNDECLARED EGG IN KRAFT TARTAR SAUCE
OTTAWA, April 14, 2010 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Kraft Canada are warning people not to consume Kraft Tartar Sauce described below. The affected product has an incorrect back label and contains egg ingredients which are not declared on the label.
| Brand | Product | UPC | Size | Allergen | Best Before Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kraft | Tartar Sauce | 0 683071 9 | 355 ml | Egg | 10 OC 02 10 OC 08 |
These products have been distributed in Canada.
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.
Kraft Canada, Toronto, 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 one of the following numbers:
Kraft Canada Consumer Relations at 1-800-396-5512. 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: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/labeti/allerg/eggoeue.shtml.
For information on all food recalls, visit the CFIA’s Food Recall Report at: http://active.inspection.gc.ca/eng/corp/recarapp_dbe.asp.
To find out more about receiving recalls by e-mail, and other food safety facts, visit our web site at: www.inspection.gc.ca.
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Media enquiries:
Kraft Canada
416-441-5610
CFIA Media Relations
613-773-6600
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Kraft Tartar Sauce - principal display panel
Kraft Tartar Sauce - ingredient list
