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Undeclared sulphites in President’s Choice® White Grape Juice
- Starting date:
- May 24, 2013
- Type of communication:
- Recall
- Alert sub-type:
- Allergy Alert
- Subcategory:
- Allergen - Sulphites
- Hazard classification:
- Class 1
- Source of recall:
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- Recalling firm:
- Loblaw Companies Limited
- Distribution:
- Alberta, British Columbia, Prince Edward Island, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Newfoundland and Labrador
- Extent of the product distribution:
- Retail
- CFIA reference number:
- 8044
Advisory details
Ottawa, May 24, 2013 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Loblaw Companies Limited (Loblaw) are warning people with sensitivity to sulphites not to consume 1.36 L size President’s Choice® White Grape Juice described below. The affected product contains sulphites which are not declared on the label.
This product has been distributed nationally in Loblaw banner stores http://loblawstores.ca/LCLOnline/.
The product was sold at:
- BC, AB, SK, MB: Extra Foods®, nofrills®, Real Canadian Superstore®, Shop Easy®, SuperValu®, Your Independent Grocer®, Real Canadian Wholesale Club®
- ON: Fortinos, Loblaws®, nofrills®, Real Canadian Superstore®, Real Canadian Wholesale Club®, Cash & Carry, valu-mart®, Your Independent Grocer®, Zehrs®, Freshmart
- Atlantic: Cash & Carry, Real Canadian Wholesale Club®, Dominion, Freshmart, Red & White, nofrills®, Save Easy, Real Canadian Superstore®
- Quebec: AXEP, Group Distribution, L’Intermarché, Loblaws, Maxi & Cie, Maxi, Provigo, à plein gaz
For a complete list of store information please visit: http://loblawstores.ca/LCLOnline/
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 sensitivity to sulphites.
The importer, Loblaw Companies Limited, Brampton, ON is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.
Affected products
| Brand name | Common name | Size | Code(s) on product | UPC | Additional info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| President's Choice | White Grape Juice | 1.36 LT |
Best Before: 2014 AL 17 |
060383036607 |
NG # 942847 |
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Media enquiries
Public Relations Department, Loblaw Companies Limited
pr@loblaw.ca or 905-459-2500
CFIA Media Relations
613-773-6600