René Rey recalls chocolate products
- July 29, 2008 11:46 AM
- By Peter Hadzipetros
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency and René Rey Swiss Chocolates Ltd. are warning people with milk allergies to avoid consuming René Rey Sun, Moon, Stars Dark Chocolate.
The affected products may contain milk protein, which is not declared on the label, the agency said.
The products include:
René Rey Sun, Moon, Stars Dark Chocolate, 1.5 oz / 42 g bar, bearing UPC 0 57587 11127 8. There is no lot code on the individual bar. The bars can also be sold from a 24- chocolate display box bearing the UPC 0 57587 11151 3 and lot code 990787 or 220968. The lot code can be viewed on the inside of the upper lid of the display box.
René Rey Sun, Moon, Stars Dark Chocolate Mint, 1.5 oz / 42 g bar, bearing UPC 0 57587 11129 2. There is no lot code on the individual bar. The bars can also be sold from a 24-chocolate display box bearing the UPC 0 57587 11305 0 and lot code 440958 or 550927. The lot code can be viewed on the inside of the upper lid of the display box.
They were distributed in British Columbia and Alberta.
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products, the agency said.
Eating these products may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction in people with allergies to milk protein, the agency said.
Vancouver-based René Rey Swiss Chocolates is voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace, the agency said.
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