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ALLERGY ALERT
PRESENCE OF UNDECLARED ALMONDS IN IMPORTED
WAFER PIE (PEANUT) PRODUCT
OTTAWA, September 23, 1999 - The Canadian Food Inspection
Agency is warning consumers with an allergy to almonds not to
eat I-Mei brand Wafer Pie (Peanut) product because it
contains almonds which are not declared on the label. This
imported product is sold in foil-wrapped 160 gram packages
and displays UPC 4 710126 020139.
The product is manufactured by I-Mei Foods Company Ltd. in Taiwan and was distributed in
British Columbia and Alberta by Allcity Importers Ltd. of Vancouver. Allcity Importers
Ltd., of Vancouver, is
voluntarily removing the product from the marketplace.
Consumption of this product is of concern only to those
individuals who are allergic to almonds. Consuming almond may
cause serious allergic reactions in individuals with an
allergy to almond protein. There have not been any reported
illnesses associated with this product.
Consumers may return the product to the place of purchase,
and may contact Lily Wong,
Allcity Importers Ltd. at (604)
251-1045 for more information.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is monitoring the
effectiveness of the recall.
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For further information, call:
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
John Stanger
(613) 225-2342 ext. 3794
After hours (pager): (613) 760-0570
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