Edelweiss Brand Fine Dark Chocolate Recalled Due to Undeclared Milk

Starting date:

December 6, 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:

Eurotrade Import-Export

Distribution:

Ontario

Extent of the product distribution:

Retail

CFIA reference number:

8498

• Advisory details
• What you should do
• Who is affected
• Background
• Affected products
• Images
• Media enquiries

Advisory details

Ottawa, December 6, 2013 - Eurotrade Import-Export is recalling Edelweiss brand Fine Dark Chocolate from the marketplace because it contains milk which is not declared on the label. People with an allergy to milk should not consume the recalled product described below.

The following product has been sold in Ontario.

What you should do

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

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Who is affected

There have been no reported reactions associated with the consumption of this product.

Background

This recall was triggered by a Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) test result. The CFIA is 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 the recalled product from the marketplace.

Affected products

Affected products

Brand name	Common name	Size	Code(s) on product	UPC
Edelweiss	Fine Dark Chocolate	80 g	L182510	0 59807 40058 2

Images

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Media enquiries

CFIA Media Relations
613-773-6600