Allergy Alert - Undeclared mustard and / or sulphites in certain Printemps brand Dressings

Recall / advisory date:
July 11, 2013
Reason for recall / advisory:
Allergen - Mustard, Allergen - Sulphites
Hazard classification:
Class 1
Company / Firm:
Les Produits de l'Érable Cumberland Inc.
Distribution:
Quebec
Extent of the distribution:
Retail
Reference number:
8155

Advisory details

Ottawa, July 11, 2013 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Les Produits de l’Érable Cumberland Inc. are warning people with allergies to mustard or sensitivities to sulphites not to consume the Printemps brand Dressings described below. The affected products contain mustard and/or sulphites which are not declared on the label.

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

Consumption of these products may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction in persons with allergies to mustard or sensitivities to sulphites.

The manufacturer, Les Produits de l’Érable Cumberland Inc., La Guadeloupe, Quebec, is voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace.  The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

Affected products

Brand Name Common Name Size Code(s) on Product UPC
Printemps Maple Raspberry Dressing 250 mL All codes where mustard and sulphites are not declared in the list of ingredients 8 12085 00001 7
Printemps Maple Dijon Mustard Dressing 250 mL All codes where sulphites are not declared in the list of ingredients 8 12085 00002 4

More information

For more information, consumers and industry can contact the CFIA by filling out the online feedback form.

For information on common food allergens, visit the Food Allergens web page.

Media enquiries

CFIA Media Relations
613-773-6600