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ALLERGY ALERT
PRESENCE OF UNDECLARED PEANUT IN ODRA BRAND SESAME BASED
BARS
OTTAWA, August 12, 1999 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency
(CFIA) is warning
consumers with an allergy to peanuts not to eat Odra brand
Chalva Sesamowa Fantazyjna, Chalva Mleczno-Sezamowa and
Chalva Sezamowa o sm. Wanilowym bars imported from Poland as
they may contain peanuts that are not declared on the label.
These products have been distributed in Ontario. They are
sold in 100 g size with UPC codes
5900407007112, 5900407007259 and 5900407007105, respectively.
The products are manufactured in Poland by Odra Brzeg. They
are being voluntarily recalled by the Canadian importers,
DELIPOL INC. and POLFOOD
TRADING CO., both of
Mississauga, Ontario.
Consumers may return these products to the point of purchase
for a refund.
Consumption of peanut can cause serious allergic reactions in
individuals with an allergy to peanut protein. There have
been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of
these products.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is monitoring the
effectiveness of the recall.
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For more information, please contact:
Frank Massong
Consumer Protection and Food Policy Coordination
Division
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Ottawa
(613) 225-2342 Ext. 4122
Pager: (613) 760-0570
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