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Food Safety Warning (Allergen) - iChoc brand Vegan Bars may contain improperly declared milk
- Advisory date:
- May 24, 2020
- Reason for advisory:
- Allergen - Milk
- Hazard classification:
- --
- Company / Firm:
- Ecoideas
- Distribution:
- Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan
- Extent of the distribution:
- Retail
Advisory details
Ottawa, May 24, 2020 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning people with an allergy to milk not to consume the products described below because they may contain milk which is improperly declared on the label. The products were imported by Ecoideas in Markham, Ontario.
Products
Brand | Product | Size | UPC | Codes |
---|---|---|---|---|
iChoc | White Vanilla Vegan Bar | 80 g | 4 044889 002720 | 12.2020 L29405 a |
iChoc | Classic Vegan – Vegan Bar made with Rice Drink | 80 g | 4 044889 002966 | 11.2020 L19184 |
What you should do
Check to see if you have the affected products in your home. If you have an allergy to milk, do not consume the products as they may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction.
Background
This warning was triggered by consumer complaints. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of these or other products. If products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through a Food Recall Warning.
Illnesses
There have been reported reactions associated with the consumption of these products.
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Public enquiries and media
- Public enquiries
- Toll-free: 1-800-442-2342 (Canada and U.S.)
Telephone: 1-613-773-2342 (local or international)
Email: information@inspection.gc.ca - Media relations
- Telephone: 613-773-6600
Email: cfia.media.acia@inspection.gc.ca
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