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Food recall warning

Polly Ann brand frozen dessert bars recalled due to undeclared milk

Starting date:
December 21, 2017
Type of communication:
Recall
Alert sub-type:
Updated Food Recall Warning (Allergen)
Subcategory:
Allergen - Milk
Hazard classification:
Class 1
Source of recall:
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Recalling firm:
Bayan Grocers Inc.
Distribution:
British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Possibly National, Quebec
Extent of the product distribution:
Retail
CFIA reference number:
11934

Advisory details

Ottawa, December 21, 2017 - The food recall warning issued on December 19, 2017 has been updated to include additional distribution information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Bayan Grocers Inc. is recalling Polly Ann brand frozen dessert bars 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

Check to see if you have recalled products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.

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 reaction associated with the consumption of these products.

Background

This recall was triggered by a consumer complaint. 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 recalled products from the marketplace.

Affected products

Affected products
Brand name Common name Size Code(s) on product UPC
Polly Ann Mango 300ml All codes where milk is not declared on the label 7 00730 28866 1
Polly Ann Red Bean 300ml All codes where milk is not declared on the label 7 00730 26868 7
Polly Ann Green Bean 300ml All codes where milk is not declared on the label 7 00730 26666 9

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