Undeclared almonds in Armella Duo brand Hazelnut Spread with Milk and Cocoa

Starting date:

October 4, 2013

Type of communication:

Recall

Alert sub-type:

Updated Allergy Alert

Subcategory:

Allergen - Tree Nut

Hazard classification:

Class 1

Source of recall:

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Recalling firm:

Dollarama Inc.

Distribution:

National

Extent of the product distribution:

Retail

CFIA reference number:

8385

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Advisory details

Ottawa, October 4, 2013 - The public warning issued on September 25th, 2013 has been updated to include an additional product.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Dollarama Inc. are warning people with allergies to almonds not to consume the Armella Duo brand Hazelnut Spread with Milk and Cocoa described below. The affected product may contain almonds which are not declared on the label.

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

Consumption of this product may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction in persons with allergies to almonds.

The importer, Dollarama Inc., Montreal, QC, is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

All batch numbers and best before dates of the following product, imported from Turkey, are affected by this alert:

Affected products

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Related AWRs

Undeclared almonds in Armella brand Hazelnut – Cocoa Spread

2013-09-25 | Food

Recall

Media enquiries

CFIA Media Relations
613-773-6600