ALLERGY ALERT - UNDECLARED PEANUTS IN SPICYDICE
BRAND SEASAME SEED SNACKS
OTTAWA, January 30, 2002 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency
(CFIA) is warning consumers with allergies to peanuts not to consume
Spicydice brand Seasame Seed snacks. This product contains peanuts
which are not declared on the label. This alert is of concern only to those
individuals who have allergies to peanuts.
The affected product, Spicydice brand Seasame Seed, is sold in 160 g
packages bearing UPC 6 922045 280084. This package contains a number
of individually wrapped bite size snacks. All codes are affected by this alert.
This product is manufactured by Guangzhou Rex Company Limited,
Guangzhu, China.
The importer, New World Imports Ltd., Richmond, British Columbia is
voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. This importer
has distributed this product in Richmond and Vancouver, British Columbia.
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 one of
the following numbers:
In the province of Quebec 1-800-561-3350; or
In other provinces and territories 1-800-442-2342.
For information on receiving recalls by electronic mail, or for other food
safety facts, visit our web site at [url="http://www.inspection.gc.ca."]www.inspection.gc.ca.[/url]
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Media enquiries:
Garfield Balsom (English)
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Office of Food Safety and Recall
(613) 760-4232
Linda LeBlanc (French)
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Office of Food Safety and Recall
(613) 760-4112
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Stay Safe,
[email]Chris@PeanutAllergy.Com[/email]
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ALLERGY ALERT - UNDECLARED PEANUTS IN SPICYDICE
BRAND SEASAME SEED SNACKS
OTTAWA, January 31, 2002 - The public warning issued on January 30,
2002 has been expanded to include additional information on product
distribution. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning
consumers with allergies to peanuts not to consume Spicydice brand
Seasame Seed snacks. This product contains peanuts which are not
declared on the label. This alert is of concern only to those individuals who
have allergies to peanuts.
The affected product, Spicydice brand Seasame Seed, is sold in 160 g
packages bearing UPC 6 922045 280084. This package contains a number
of individually wrapped bite size snacks. All codes are affected by this alert.
This product is manufactured by Guangzhou Rex Company Limited,
Guangzhu, China.
The importer, New World Imports Ltd., Richmond, British Columbia is
voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. This importer
has distributed this product in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba
and Ontario.
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 one of
the following numbers:
In the province of Quebec 1-800-561-3350; or
In other provinces and territories 1-800-442-2342.
For information on receiving recalls by electronic mail, or for other food
safety facts, visit our web site at [url="http://www.inspection.gc.ca."]www.inspection.gc.ca.[/url]
-30-
Media enquiries:
Garfield Balsom (English)
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Office of Food Safety and Recall
(613) 760-4232
Linda LeBlanc (French)
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Office of Food Safety and Recall
(613) 760-4112
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Stay Safe,
[email]Chris@PeanutAllergy.Com[/email]