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ALLERGY ALERT

UNDECLARED MILK PROTEIN IN BENCAFE INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS BRAND COLOMBIA MEDELLIN FLAVOR INSTANT COFFEE MIX

List of imported products that contain undeclared milk protein

OTTAWA, September 19, 2006 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning people with allergies to milk protein not to consume the imported product described below. The affected product contains milk protein which is not declared on the label.

This is an ongoing investigation. The CFIA is working with Canadian importers to identify all affected products that were distributed in Canada. Additional allergy alerts could be issued as a result.

The following product, imported from Singapore is affected by this alert.

All codes are affected by this alert. This product may have been distributed nationally.

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.

Consumption of this product may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction in persons with allergies to milk protein.

The importer is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

List of imported products that contain undeclared milk protein.

For information on milk protein, one of the nine most common food allergens, visit the Food Allergens web page at www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/labeti/allerg/allerge.shtml.

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at www.inspection.gc.ca.

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