Undeclared egg in certain Chocolat Jean-Talon brand Hollow Milk Flavoured Confections

Starting date:

May 14, 2013

Type of communication:

Recall

Alert sub-type:

Updated Allergy Alert

Subcategory:

Allergen - Egg

Hazard classification:

Class 1

Source of recall:

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Recalling firm:

Chocolat Jean-Talon Chocolate Inc.

Distribution:

Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Possibly National, Quebec

Extent of the product distribution:

Retail

CFIA reference number:

8001

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Advisory details

Ottawa, May 14, 2013 - The public warning issued on May 2, 2013 has been updated to include additional distribution information.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Chocolat Jean-Talon Chocolate Inc. are warning people with allergies to egg not to consume the Chocolat Jean-Talon brand Hollow Milk Flavoured Confection products described below. The affected products contain egg which is not properly declared on the label.

These products have been distributed in Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Quebec. These products may also have been distributed to other provinces.

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 egg.

The manufacturer, Chocolat Jean-Talon Chocolate Inc., Saint-Laurent, QC, is voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

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Related AWRs

Undeclared egg in certain Chocolat Jean-Talon brand Hollow Milk Flavoured Confections

2013-05-02 | Food

Recall

Media enquiries

CFIA Media Relations
613-773-6600