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Food Recall Warning (Allergen) - iChoc brand Vegan Bars recalled due to improperly declared milk
- Recall date:
- May 26, 2020
- Reason for recall:
- Allergen - Milk
- Hazard classification:
- Class 2
- Company / Firm:
- Ecoideas Innovation Inc.
- Distribution:
- National
- Extent of the distribution:
- Retail
- Reference number:
- 13848
Recall details
Ottawa, May 26, 2020 - Ecoideas Innovation Inc. is recalling iChoc brand Vegan Bars from the marketplace because they may contain milk which is improperly declared on the label. People with an allergy to milk should not consume the recalled products described below.
Recalled products
Brand | Product | Size | UPC | Codes |
---|---|---|---|---|
iChoc | White Vanilla Vegan Bar | 80 g | 4 044889 002720 | L29182 L29405 |
iChoc | Classic Vegan - Vegan Bar made with Rice Drink | 80 g | 4 044889 002966 | L29415 L19184 L38412 |
iChoc | Super Nut - Vegan Bar With Hazelnuts | 80 g | 4 044889 002942 | L29184 L29415 |
iChoc | Almond Orange - Vegan Chocolate Bar with Orange and Almonds | 80 g | 4 044889 002744 | L29182 L39415 |
iChoc | Expedition Sunny Almond - Dark Almond Nougat Crisp - Vegan | 50 g | 4 044889 003062 | L39192 |
iChoc | Expedition Caribbean Gold - White with Coconut Blossom Sugar - Vegan | 50 g | 4 044889 013382 | L39247 |
iChoc | Choco Cookie - Vegan Chocolate Bar with Cookie Pieces | 80 g | 4 044889 002737 | L39415 L39181 |
iChoc | White Nougat Crisp - White Nougat Crisp Vegan Bar | 80 g | 4 044889 002751 | L39183 |
What you should do
Check to see if you have the recalled products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.
If you have an allergy to milk, do not consume the recalled products as they may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction.
Background
This recall was triggered by consumer complaints. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.
The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing the recalled products from the marketplace.
Illnesses
There have been reported reactions associated with the consumption of these products.
Product photos
iChoc - White Vanilla Vegan Bar - front
iChoc - White Vanilla Vegan Bar - back
iChoc - Classic Vegan – Vegan Bar made with Rice Drink
iChoc - Super Nut - Vegan Bar With Hazelnuts
iChoc - Almond Orange – Vegan Chocolate Bar with Orange and Almonds
iChoc - Expedition Caribbean Gold – White with Coconut Blossom Sugar - Vegan - front
iChoc - Expedition Caribbean Gold – White with Coconut Blossom Sugar - Vegan - back
iChoc - Choco Cookie – Vegan Chocolate Bar with Cookie Pieces
iChoc - White Nougat Crisp – White Nougat Crisp Vegan Bar
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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