Update - Allergy Alert: Undeclared Milk Protein in Coffeeking American Flavour 3 in 1 Coffeemix

July 24, 2006

The public warning issued on July 21, 2006 had been expanded to include additional information. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning people with allergies to milk not to consume certain Coffeeking American Flavour 3 in 1 Coffeemix. The product contains milk protein not declared on the label.

Coffeeking American Flavour 3 in 1 Coffeemix is sold in packages of 600 g containing 30 x 20 g individual sachets. The 600 g package bears the UPC 8 888240 000170 and the individual 20 g sachet bears the UPC 8 888240 000309. All codes are affected by this alert. The product has been distributed in British Columbia and Alberta.

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 milk protein.

For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342/TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on milk, one of the nine most common food allergens, visit the Food Allergens web page at www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/labeti/allerg/allerge.shtml.

For information on receiving recalls by electronic mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at www.inspection.gc.ca.