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This archive of previously issued food recalls and allergy alerts is provided for reference and research purposes.

Users should note that the products listed in the archive have been subject to removal from the marketplace or appropriate corrective action. Food recalls or allergy alerts are not an indication of the food safety status of products produced at a later date.

ALLERGY ALERT

PRESENCE OF UNDECLARED ALLERGENS IN FOUR CHOCOLATE PRODUCTS PRODUCED BY LES DISTRIBUTIONS YVAN NADEAU INC.

OTTAWA, November 3, 1999 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning consumers with allergies to milk, soy, or egg not to consume Assorted Chocolates, Bridge Mix Chocolates, Chocolate Covered Peanuts, and Chocolate Covered Raisins packaged by Les Distributions Yvan Nadeau Inc. of St. Léon de Stanton, Québec. These products contain undeclared milk ingredients, and/or soy, and/or eggs which are not declared on the labels.

All lots of the products are being recalled and the associated allergen and UPC Codes for each product are as follows:

PRODUCT SIZE ALLERGENS UPC
Assorted Chocolate 650g Undeclared milk and egg 6 2100100720 3
Bridge Mix Chocolate 275g Undeclared milk, egg and soy 6 2100100707 4
Chocolate Covered Peanuts 275g Undeclared milk, soy 6 2100100710 4
Chocolate Covered Raisins 275g Undeclared milk, soy 6 2100100709 8

Consumption of these products are of concern only to those who are allergic to milk and/or soy and/or egg. There have been no reported illnesses associated with these products. Milk, soy and egg can cause severe allergic reactions in individuals who are allergic to these ingredients.

The recalled products have been distributed in the province of Québec, particularly in the Eastern part of the province.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information contact Les Distributions Yvan Nadeau Inc. at (418) 642-5035.

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Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Jean-Louis Michaud
(613) 225-2342, ext. 3799
Pager (613) 364-2002


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