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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 SESAME IN CERTAIN NONUTTIN’ BRAND PRODUCTS
OTTAWA, June 4, 2011 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Nonuttin’ Foods Inc. are warning people with allergies to sesame not to consume the Nonuttin’ brand products described below. The affected products may contain sesame which is not declared on the label.
The following products, bearing a Best Before date up to and including May 31, 2012, are affected by this alert:
| Product | Weight | UPC |
|---|---|---|
| Fruit Explosion Trail Mix | 170 g | 8 95435 00085 1 |
| Berry Delight Trail Mix | 170 g | 8 95435 00084 4 |
| Raw and Shelled Sunflower Seeds | 170 g | 8 95435 00079 0 |
| Blueberry Maple Granola | 250 g | 8 95435 00004 2 |
| Cranberry Apple Granola | 250 g | 8 95435 00003 5 |
These products have been distributed nationally.
There has been one reported reaction 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.
The manufacturer, Nonuttin’ Foods Inc., Duncan, BC, is voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace.
The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recalls.
For more information, consumers and industry can call one of the following numbers:
Nonuttin' Foods Inc. at 1-866-714-5411 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pacific time, Monday to Friday)
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, one of the nine most common food allergens, visit the Food Allergens web page at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/labeti/allerg/allerge.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: www.foodsafety.gc.ca. Food and consumer product recalls are also available at http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca.
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Media enquiries:
CFIA Media Relations
613-773-6600
Fruit Explosion Trail Mix
Berry Delight Trail Mix
Raw and Shelled Sunflower Seeds
Blueberry Maple Granola
Cranberry Apple Granola
