Allergy Alert - Undeclared milk in certain Norma's Wholesome Bakery Goods brand banana bread and certain The Goodyman brand cookies

Recall / advisory date:
October 8, 2013
Reason for recall / advisory:
Allergen - Milk
Hazard classification:
Class 1
Company / Firm:
Norma's Bakery Ltd.
Distribution:
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, May be National, Ontario, Saskatchewan
Extent of the distribution:
Retail
Reference number:
8382

Advisory details

Ottawa, October 8, 2013 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Norma's Bakery Ltd. are warning people with allergies to milk not to consume the banana bread and cookies described below. The affected products contain milk which is 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 milk.

The manufacturer, Norma's Bakery Ltd., Chilliwack, BC, 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 UPC
Norma's Wholesome Bakery Goods Banana Bread 100 g 7 73510 00231 3
Norma's Wholesome Bakery Goods Chocolate Chip Banana Bread 100 g 7 73510 00232 0
The Goodyman Chunky chocolate (cookies) 100 g 6 83978 00003 8

More information

For more information, consumers and industry can contact:

Norma's Bakery Ltd. at 604-792-4023; or,

CFIA by filling out the online feedback form.

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

Media enquiries

Norma's Bakery Ltd.
604-792-4023

CFIA Media Relations
613-773-6600