ADVISORY - ADVICE REGARDING THE USE OF SOUR SPRAY CANDY

Ottawa - June 9, 2006 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is advising consumers that sour spray candy should be consumed, as intended, by spraying the product on the tongue and not by drinking the product.

Sour spray candy is typically sold in spray top plastic bottles that contain a concentrated liquid. There are several types of sour spray candy products in the marketplace. Although an adverse health consequence is unlikely, as with all children's novelty products, parents and caregivers are cautioned to familiarize themselves with the product in advance, noting any age restrictions and conditions of use indicated on the label.

The CFIA has received a report of a child who experienced throat spasms after drinking sour spray candy directly from the container.

While sour spray candy is safe for children to consume as intended, children should be cautioned against opening the container or trying to drink the product.

The CFIA investigates consumer complaints on a ongoing basis and works with Health Canada to assess food safety issues.

For more information, please contact:

CFIA Media Relations
(613) 228-6682