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| February 1, 2005 |
Victoria, B.C. |
Millstream Flour Mills ordered to develop an allergen prevention plan
On January 21, 2005, Millstream Flour Mills (1991) Corporation of Victoria,
B.C., entered a guilty plea in provincial court to one count of violating the
Food and Drugs Act and was fined $7,500.
Millstream Granola with Raisins was sold containing sesame seeds that were
not declared on the product label and was also sentenced to probation until
December 31, 2005. During the probation period, the company must develop an
allergen prevention plan with the goal of implementing a quality control system
that prevents similar incidents. The company had previously been convicted in
September 2003 for selling Millstream Granola containing undeclared sunflower
seeds and was fined $8,500.
Under section 5(1) of the Food and Drugs Act no person shall label,
package, treat, process, sell or advertise any food in a manner that is false,
misleading, or deceptive or is likely to create an erroneous impression
regarding its character, value, quantity, composition, merit or safety.
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For more information, please contact:
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John Bouchard
Investigator, Enforcement and
Investigations Services
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Ph. (604) 666-1686
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Ruth Anne Partridge
Communications and Media Relations
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Ph. (403) 292-6733
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