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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

UNDECLARED PEANUT PROTEIN IN HAITAI ALMOND CRACKER

OTTAWA, January 16, 2003 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and T-Brothers Food & Trading Ltd., are warning consumers with allergies to peanut protein not to consume HAITAI Almond Cracker. This product may contain peanut protein that is not declared on the label. This alert is of concern to individuals with allergies to peanut protein.

The affected product, HAITAI Almond Cracker, is sold in a 222 gram box with UPC 8 801019 300974. All codes of this product are affected by this alert. This product has been imported from Korea.

The importer, T-Brothers Food & Trading Ltd., Delta B.C., is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. This product has been distributed in British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario.

Consumption of this product may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction in persons with allergies to peanut protein. There has been one reported illness associated with the consumption of this product.

The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of this recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at one of the following numbers:

In the province of Quebec 1-800-561-3350; or
In other provinces and territories 1-800-442-2342. - 8:00 am to 4:00 pm 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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Media enquiries:

Fred Jamieson (English)
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Office of Food Safety and Recall
(613) 760-4376		 Brian Radey (French)
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Office of Food Safety and Recall
(613) 755-3324


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