Allergy Alert: Undeclared Milk Protein in Super 3 in 1 Instant Coffeemix

July 26, 2006

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning people with allergies to milk not to consume Super 3 in 1 Instant Coffeemix. It contains milk protein which is not declared on the label.

The affected product, Super 3 in 1 Instant Coffeemix is sold in packages of 600 g containing 20 g x 30 individual sachets. The 600 g package bears the UPC 8 888240 000040. All codes are affected by this alert. This product is known to have been distributed in British Columbia and Alberta and may have been distributed nationally.

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 protein, 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.