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Food recall warning

Bella Tavola brand pastas recalled due to undeclared milk

Starting date:
November 8, 2013
Type of communication:
Recall
Alert sub-type:
Food Recall Warning (Allergen)
Subcategory:
Allergen - Milk
Hazard classification:
Class 1
Source of recall:
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Recalling firm:
Loblaw Companies Limited
Distribution:
National
CFIA reference number:
8456

Advisory details

Ottawa, November 8, 2013 - Loblaw Companies Limited (Loblaw) is recalling certain Bella Tavola brand pastas from the marketplace because they contain milk which is not declared on the label. People with an allergy to milk should not consume the recalled products described below.

What you should do

If you have an allergy to milk, do not consume the recalled products as they may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction.

Who is affected

There has been one reported illness associated with the consumption of these products.

Background

This recall was triggered by a consumer complaint. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Loblaw are conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.

The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing recalled product from the marketplace.

Affected products

Affected products
Brand name Common name Size Code(s) on product UPC
Bella Tavola Meat Tortellini 454 g 2014 MA 08 0 60383 98833 3
Bella Tavola Meat Ravioli 454 g 2014 MA 08 0 60383 98832 6

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