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The following information was transmitted to the news media
today, June 25, 1999 by Island Farms Dairy, Victoria , B.C.
ALLERGY ALERT
PRESENCE OF UNDECLARED EGGS IN ICY BAY LEMON YUKON ICE CREAM
VICTORIA, June 25, 1999 - Island Farms Dairy of Victoria,
B.C. is warning
consumers with egg yolk allergies not to consume Icy Bay
Lemon Yukon Ice Cream sold in the 2L carton, with UPC code 0 57726 06675 9,
because the product has been found to contain egg yolk which
is not declared on the label.
Island Farms Dairy is recalling 626 units of this product
because the undeclared egg yolk in this flavour may cause a
serious or life-threatening reaction in persons with egg yolk
allergies.
The 2L size of Icy Bay Lemon Yukon
Ice Cream was distributed through all local grocers carrying
Island Farms Dairy products across Vancouver Island and the
B.C. Lower Mainland.
No illnesses have been reported to date.
Consumers should return this product to their local grocer or
directly to Island Farms Dairy for a product credit.
Consumers can contact Island Farms Dairy by calling (250)
360-5200.
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For more information, media please contact:
Bill Keck
Island Farms Dairy
2220 Dowler Place
Victoria, B.C.
(250) 360-5200 - daytime
(250) 652-5940 - after hours
End of Company Transmission John Wakelin
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Ottawa, ON
(613) 225-2342 ext. 4722
(613) 794-1330
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