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Allergy Alert
Undeclared peanut protein in yogourt
raisins prepared for Johnvince Foods
January 27, 2006
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
and Les Aliments Johnvince are warning people with allergies to peanut protein
not to consume Johnvince Foods Yogourt
Raisins described below. The affected products
contain peanuts, which are not declared
on the label.
The following Johnvince Foods products
are affected by this alert:
- Yogourt Raisins, sold
in a 200g tub bearing lot # 6 509 2 and
UPC 0 64777 51019 3.
- Yogourt Raisins, sold
in a 500g tub bearing lot # 6 509 2 and
UPC 0 64777 51026 1.
There have been no reported illnesses
associated with the consumption of the
affected products. These products have
been distributed in Quebec.
Consumption of these products may cause
a serious or life-threatening reaction
in persons with allergies
to peanut protein.
Les Aliments
Johnvince, Boucherville, Quebec is voluntarily
recalling the affected products from
the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring
the effectiveness of the recall.
For more information, consumers and industry
can call one of the following numbers:
- Ghislaine Fontaine, Les Aliments Johnvince
at 1 800 563 - 8722 extension 226.
- CFIA at 1 800 442-2342 from 8:00 a.m. to
4:00 p.m. local time, Monday to Friday.
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