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Food recall warning

Coco Polo brand Dark Cocoa Bar 70% - Toasted Coconut & Chia recalled due to undeclared milk

Starting date:
December 5, 2018
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:
Bulk Barn Foods Limited
Distribution:
National
Extent of the product distribution:
Consumer
CFIA reference number:
12670

Advisory details

Ottawa, December 5, 2018 - Bulk Barn Foods Limited is recalling Coco Polo brand Dark Cocoa Bar 70% - Toasted Coconut and Chia 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.

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 product as it may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction.

Who is affected

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

Background

This recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) test results. 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 product from the marketplace.

Affected products

Affected products
Brand name Common name Size Code(s) on product UPC
Coco Polo Dark Cocoa Bar 70% - Toasted Coconut & Chia 80 g Best By 20 MR 01
Lot 0058539
7 93809 40575 5

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