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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 information was transmitted to the news media by Provigo Inc., on February 19, 2004.

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ALLERGY ALERT

UNDECLARED SOY PROTEIN IN GASPESIEN BRAND COOKED HAM

MONTREAL, February 19, 2004 - Provigo Inc. is warning people with allergies to soy protein not to consume Gaspesien Brand Cooked Ham. The affected products contain soy protein which is not declared on the label. This alert is of concern to those individuals who have allergies to soy protein.

The affected product, Gaspesien Cooked Ham is sold in packages of variable weights bearing UPC code beginning with 255175 and establishment legend Canada 141. Only products bearing best before dates of 04FE18, 04MR03 and 04MR12 are affected.

Provigo Inc is voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace. These products have been distributed only in Quebec.

Consumption of these products may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction in persons with allergies to soy protein. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call one of the following numbers:

Provigo Inc.
Customer Service at 1- 800 -567-8683
Media inquiries: Josée Bédard, 1-800-361-1168 extension 6142

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Media enquiries:

Garfield Balsom
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Office of Food Safety and Recall
(613) 760-4232		 Linda Leblanc (French)
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Office of Food Safety and Recall
(613) 760-4112


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