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UNDECLARED MILK PROTEIN IN ENGLISH B BRAND "CHOC. \ PA. COOK." (CHOCOLATE PECAN COOKIE)

OTTAWA, November 22, 2005 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Briska Inc. are warning people with allergies to milk protein not to consume the EnglishB brand "Choc. \ Pa.Cook." (chocolate pecan cookie). The affected product contains milk protein which is not declared on the label.

The product, EnglishB brand "Choc. \ Pa. Cook."(chocolate pecan cookie), is sold in 42 g packages bearing a UPC beginning with 212960 XXXXX. The affected product is packaged at the retailer premises and other sizes may have been packaged. This product has been distributed in Quebec in Metro chain stores and in Richelieu chain stores.

There has been no reported illness associated with the consumption of this product.

Consumption of this product may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction in persons with allergies to milk protein.

Briska Inc. is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1 800 442-2342 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. local time, Monday to Friday.

For information on milk, one of the nine most common food allergens, visit the Food Allergens web page at www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/labeti/allerg/allerge.shtml.

For information on receiving recalls by electronic mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at www.inspection.gc.ca.

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