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UNDECLARED SULPHITES IN LE GRAND BRAND SUN-DRIED TOMATO PESTO AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND OLIVE SPREADS

OTTAWA, May 27, 2005 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning people with sensitivities to sulphites not to consume Le Grand brand Sun-dried Tomato Pesto and Sun-dried Tomato and Olive Spreads described below. The affected products contain sulphites which are not declared on the label. This alert is of concern to those individuals who have sensitivities to sulphites.

All codes of the following Le Grand brand products are affected by this alert:

The affected products have been distributed in Quebec and Ontario.

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

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

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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