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ALLERGY ALERTUNDECLARED PEANUTS IN SHALINI BRAND TIL CHIKKIOTTAWA, July 3, 2003 - The public warning issued on June 27, 2003 has been expanded to include additional product distribution information. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Surati Sweet Mart Ltd. are warning consumers with allergies to peanuts not to consume Shalini brand Til Chikki. This product may contain peanuts that are not declared on the label. This alert is of concern to individuals with allergies to peanuts. The affected product, Shalini brand, Til Chikki is sold in 25 gms packages. Some packages of the affected product also mention the name as Sesame Brittle, while some packages do not. All types of packages and codes are affected by this alert. This product is imported from India. The importer, Surati Sweet Mart Ltd., Toronto, Ontario, is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. This product has been distributed in Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba and Alberta. Consumption of this product may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction in persons with allergies to peanuts. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall. For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 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. - 30 - Media enquiries:
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