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Choconutta Brand Chocolate Hazelnut Spread

(February 27, 2009) The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Arthur Roger & Assoc., Inc. are warning people with allergies to milk proteins not to consume Choconutta brand Chocolate Hazelnut Spread. The affected product contains milk which is not declared on the label.
The affected product, Choconutta brand Chocolate Hazelnut Spread, product of Belgium, is sold in 750 g jars bearing UPC 0 55710 07112 3 and lot code L8289508.
This product has been distributed in Quebec and Ontario.
There has been one reported allergic reaction 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 proteins.
The importer, Arthur Roger & Assoc., Inc., Laval, QC, is voluntarily recalling the affected product 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: Mr. Luc Monette Arthur Roger & Assoc., Inc. (450) 963-5080
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: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/labeti/allerg/milklaite.shtml. For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at www.inspection.gc.ca.

Chicken Recall

(February 25, 2009) The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume certain products containing chicken or chunky ham salad manufactured by Plaisirs Gastronomiques Inc. because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Affected by this alert is St-Hubert Chicken Salad Spread, sold in 375 g containers bearing UPC 6 23798 08100 8 and lot code 047091 (Best Before February 27th) or 048091 (Best Before February 28th). This product has been distributed to major grocery retailers in Quebec.

Also affected by this alert are certain chicken salad, chunky ham salad and their products prepared and/or packaged at some of the following chain stores, as well as at other independent retailers and delicatessens in Quebec:

In Quebec:

AXEP, Au pain dore, Bonichoix, Boni-soir, IGA/IGA Extra, L'intermarche, Le depanneur, Loblaws, Marche Richelieu, Metro, Omni, Provigo, Supermarche GP, Tradition, and Voisin.

In Ontario:

Loeb, Your Independent Grocer.

Consumers who have purchased chicken salad, chunky ham salad and their products from these chain stores or other independent retailers and delicatessens in Quebec between February 2 and February 24 inclusive are advised to check at the place of purchase to determine if they have the recalled products. Consumer who would still have these products in their refrigerators are advised not to consume them.

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

The manufacturer, Plaisirs Gastronomiques Inc, Boisbriand, Quebec, is voluntarily recalling the affected products, and has instructed all retailers who have used the affected chicken salad to make sandwiches and other products to voluntarily remove them from the marketplace. 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).

Maple Leaf Weiner Recall

(February 24, 2009) Maple Leaf Foods says it is voluntarily recalling more than 1,000 cases of wieners over safety concerns.

The recall applies to certain Shopsy's Deli Fresh All Beef Frankfurters and Maple Leaf Hot Dogs. Maple Leaf says both products are sold in 450-gram packages and were distributed to customers in Eastern Canada.

The company says all its customers have been notified and the products are being removed from inventory or store shelves and returned to Maple Leaf. It says there has been no illness reported as a result of someone eating the wieners and adds the threat to human health is very small.

The recalled hot dogs may have been in the marketplace for about a week and it's expected all the remaining products will be back in the company's control by Wednesday.

Shopsy's Deli Fresh All Beef Frankfurters carrying the product code 20730 and UPC 6487520730, with a best before date of April 22 and 23, are affected by the recall. The recalled Maple Leaf Hot Dogs Original products have product code 22356 with UPC 6310022356 and a best before date of April 23.

Consumers who purchased the products should call 1-800-568-5801 for more information about a refund or replacement.

Baby Crib Recall

(February 20, 2009) Health Canada is asking parents to stop using a particular crib that was manufactured in Chile and imported to Canada by Bambino Reale Furniture, a company that's gone out of business.

There is a potential for a serious fall-related injury, although to date Health Canada says it hasn't received any reports of injuries related to these cribs. The model number is 612C19CH. Because the company, a subsidiary of Quebec-based Ragazzi Furniture, has gone out of business, Health Canada hasn't been able to determine how many of the cribs were sold in Canada, or when they were sold.

The warning was issued following a complaint by a consumer in Alberta and a determination that the cribs don't meet labelling and minimum side height requirements for cribs. Health Canada says the cribs don't provide an adequate barrier to prevent infants and young children from falling out or climbing out.

The cribs should be disassembled and disposed of in a way that they won't be used again.

Additional Peanut Product Recall

(February 20, 2009) The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume the foods described below because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella. These foods contain peanut products (butter/paste, as well as whole, crushed, powdered, etc.) that have been recalled in the U.S. and Canada by Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) due to Salmonella contamination.

This is an ongoing food safety investigation. The CFIA is working with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to identify and remove all affected products imported into Canada from the U.S. The CFIA is also working with Canadian manufacturers to recall foods containing affected U.S. peanuts. As more products are identified, the CFIA will continue to update its list of recalled products.

Country Kitchen - Highland Farms Natural Trail Mix 400 g 6 28997 51992 5 All codes
Country Kitchen - Highland Farms Master Zen Mix 275 g 6 28997 51993 2 All Codes
Country Mile Hit the Trail Mix 225 g 6 28997 03002 4 All codes
Energi Snacks Chocolate Nut Crunch 130 g 6 28997 16018 9 All Codes
Energi Snacks Chocolate Nut Crunch 130 g 6 28997 16052 3 All Codes
Energize Oriental Mix 125 g 6 28997 08066 1 All Codes
Goodness Me! Organic Chocolate Paradise Mix 200 g 6 28997 08017 3 All codes
Naturalife Chocolate Nut Crunch 350 g 6 28997 77003 6 All codes
Naturalife Chocolate Nu tDelight 270 g 6 28997 77059 3 All codes
Naturalife Hit the Trail Mix 350 g 6 28997 77002 9 All codes
Naturalife Honey Roasted Mixed Nuts 275 g 6 28997 77026 5 All Codes
Naturalife On the Trail Mix 265 g 6 28997 77055 5 All codes
Naturalife Zen Crunch Mix 220 g 6 28997 77060 9 All Codes
Naturalife Zen Party Mix 325 g 6 28997 77001 2 All Codes
Simply by Nature Chocolate Nut Crunch 320 g 6 28997 24001 0 All Codes
Simply By Nature Hit the Trail Mix 320 g 6 28997 24002 7 All codes
Simply by Nature Zen Party Mix 275 g 6 28997 24004 1 All Codes
Simply Pure Energy Nuggets 200 g 6 77403 70999 3 All Codes
Simply Pure Energy Power Mix 260 g 6 77403 71040 1 All Codes
Simply Pure Hit the Trail Mix 260 g 6 77403 71038 8 All codes
Simply Pure Zen Party Mix 225 g 6 77403 71037 1 All Codes
Sunridge Farms Organic Chocolate Paradise 200 g 6 28997 06936 9 All codes
The Organic Garage All Natural Oriental Party Mix Variable Weight No UPC Number All Codes
Whole Foods Market Chocolate Nut Crunch 300 g 6 28997 31034 8 All codes
Whole Foods Market Energy Nuggets 290 g 6 28997 31029 4 All Codes
Whole Foods Market Zen Party Mix 225 g 6 28997 31033 1 All Codes

For a full list of recalled products, head to: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/corpaffr/recarapp/2009/2009typhe.shtml.

Smoked Salmon Recall

(February 17, 2009) The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Kanata Smoke House are warning the public not to consume the Kanata Smoke House brand Smoked Atlantic Salmon described below because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected product, Kanata Smoke House brand Smoked Atlantic Salmon, was sold in 500g packages, bearing UPC 8 19269 00350 5 and Product code 3001 Best Before 2009 FE 27.

The affected packages were sold from Costco stores in Quebec. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.

Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with these bacteria may cause listeriosis, a foodborne illness. Listeriosis can cause high fever, severe headache, neck stiffness and nausea. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Infected pregnant women may experience only a mild, flu-like illness, however, infections during pregnancy can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn, or even stillbirth.

The manufacturer Kanata Smoke House, Laval, Quebec is voluntarily recalling the affected product 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: Kanata Smoke House at 450-628-2520
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).

Toothbrush Recall

(February 16, 2009) Health Canada is warning consumers and retailers about buying toothbrushes after a number of counterfeit products were found on Canadian shelves.

The toothbrushes are falsely labelled as Colgate Massager, Colgate Navigator, Oral B Classic 40, Oral B Contura and Colgate 360. Retailers with stock from Canadian importer AG Liquidation should check their products for authenticity and remove any they suspect to be bogus, the agency said.

Last July, a public advisory was issued about a sham Oral B Classic 40 toothbrush being sold. Health Canada received a report of toothbrush bristles dislodging and catching in a consumer's throat.

Genuine Colgate toothbrushes can be identified by the packaging, labelled in English and French only, that states "Distr. by/par: Colgate-Palmolive Canada Inc," and by a lot code moulded into the brush handle just under the brush head. Oral B toothbrushes, made by Proctor and Gamble Inc., can be identified by the Oral B logo manufactured as part of the handle mould. Fake Oral B brushes have been known to have the logo printed in silver text on a peel-away label.

AG Liquidation has voluntarily recalled all manual toothbrushes that have been labelled as Oral B Classic 40, Oral B Contura, Colgate 360, Colgate Navigator and Colgate Massager that are being sold throughout Canada. Health Canada is also taking action to prevent these dicey dental-hygiene products from entering the Canadian market.

Any problem involving the toothbrushes can be reported to the Health Products and Food Branch Inspectorate toll-free hotline, 1-800-267-9675. Consumers requiring more information can contact Health Canada's public inquiries line at (613) 957-2991 or toll-free at 1-866-225-0709.

Additional Peanut Product Recall

(February 16, 2009) The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume the foods described on the websites below because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella. These foods contain peanut products (butter/paste, as well as whole, crushed, powdered, etc.) that have been recalled in the U.S. and Canada by Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) due to Salmonella contamination.

The list of the foods manufactured in Canada affected by this alert is available at the following address: http://media3.marketwire.com/docs/CFIA0216.pdf

For the complete list of recalled products, including those listed above; please visit our web site at http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/corpaffr/recarapp/2009/2009typhe.shtml.

There have been no confirmed illnesses in Canada associated with the consumption of these products.

Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with these bacteria may cause salmonellosis, a foodborne illness. In young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems, salmonellosis may cause serious and sometimes deadly infections. In otherwise healthy people, salmonellosis may cause short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhoea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.

The manufacturers and importers are 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 the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342.

Baby Gate Recall

(February 4, 2009) Health Canada has recalled Safety 1st baby gates manufactured by Dorel Industries Inc. because they pose a falling hazard when mounted at the top of stairs.

Parents are advised to immediately stop using the SmartLight Stair Gates that were manufactured in China before Dec. 31, 2007, the federal agency said Wednesday.

The product is a white metal gate with a grey handle and a motion sensor night light. About 58,000 of the gates were sold in Canada between December 2004 and January 2009.

Montreal-based Dorel has received several reports of incidents but not injuries. Health Canada said it received two reports of incidents, with one resulting in a minor injury after the wall-mounted hinges broke.

Consumers should contact Dorel Distribution Canada at 1-866-690-2540 or visit the company's website.

Mushroom Recall

(February 3, 2009) The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume the Fresh Obsessions brand Enoki Mushrooms described below because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected product, Fresh Obsessions brand Enoki Mushrooms, is sold in 99 g packages, bearing UPC 0 69200 00916 9. All codes are affected by this alert. These mushrooms were distributed through Metro stores in Ontario.

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

The importer and the distributor are voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

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 Listeria monocytogenes, visit the Food Facts web page.

Peanut Product Recall

(February 2, 2009) The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume the foods described below because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella. These foods contain peanut products (butter/paste, as well as whole, crushed, powdered, etc.) that have been recalled in the U.S. and Canada by Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) due to Salmonella contamination.

This is an ongoing food safety investigation. The CFIA is working with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to identify and recall all affected products that have been imported into Canada from U.S. manufacturers. The CFIA is also recalling Canadian manufactured products that may have used contaminated peanut ingredients recalled by PCA. As the FDA investigation continues and more products are identified, the CFIA will continue to update its list of recalled products.

The following foods, manufactured in Canada, are affected by this alert:
see: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/corpaffr/recarapp/2009/20090203be.shtml

The following foods, manufactured in the United States of America, are affected by this alert:
see: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/corpaffr/recarapp/2009/20090203be.shtml

These products may have been distributed nationally.

For the complete list of recalled products, including those listed above; please visit our web site at http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/corpaffr/recarapp/2009/2009typhe.shtml.

For the complete list of recalled products, including those listed above, please visit our web site at http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/corpaffr/recarapp/2009/2009typhe.shtml.

There have been no confirmed illnesses in Canada associated with the consumption of these products.

Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with these bacteria may cause salmonellosis, a foodborne illness. In young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems, salmonellosis may cause serious and sometimes deadly infections. In otherwise healthy people, salmonellosis may cause short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.

The importers are 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 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).

Expanded Peanut Recall

(January 30, 2009) The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume the foods described below because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella. These foods contain peanut products (butter/paste, as well as whole, crushed, powdered, etc.) which have been recalled in the USA and Canada by Peanut Corporation of America due to Salmonella contamination.

A listing of the foods, manufactured in Canada, affected by this alert is available at the following link:
http://media3.marketwire.com/docs/cft0131.doc

These products may have been distributed nationally.

The CFIA is continuing its food safety investigation. The above tables will be updated to include any additional products distributed in Canada. There have been no reported illnesses in Canada associated with the consumption of these products.

Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with these bacteria may cause salmonellosis, a foodborne illness. In young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems, salmonellosis may cause serious and sometimes deadly infections. In otherwise healthy people, salmonellosis may cause short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.

The manufacturers and importers are voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace.

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).

Toyota Recall

(January 28, 2009) Toyota is recalling 58,400 of its Yaris subcompact in Canada as part of a recall of 1.3 million of the cars worldwide due to a seat belt defect.

The automaker says in severe front-end collisions, the seat belt is at risk of causing a foam pad in the vehicle to ignite. Toyota spokesman Brian Lyons says no one has reported a case where that has actually happened.

About 130,000 of the Yaris models sold in the U.S. are affected by the recall. Toyora says consumers who own the vehicle will receive letters next week and can then take the car to their dealer to perform an hour-long fix of the problem.

Snack Food Recall Expanded

(January 27, 2009) The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume the snack foods described below because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella. These snack foods contain peanut butter and / or peanut paste which have been recently recalled in the USA by Peanut Corporation of America due to Salmonella contamination.

Brand
Product
Size
UPC Code

Sinbad Sweets
23-pc Dessert Collection
23 pieces (709 g / 25 oz.)
0 38105 22143 3 08316

Rain Creek Baking Co.
Baklava Assortment
48 pieces (1.25 kg / 44 oz.)
0 38105 20211 1 All codes

Isagenix Chocolate
Dipped Honey Peanut IsaLean Bar
2.29 oz. (65 g)
11390108
11390208
11390308
11390808

These products may have been distributed nationally.

The CFIA is continuing its food safety investigation. The above table will be updated to include any additional products distributed in Canada.

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with these bacteria may cause salmonellosis, a foodborne illness. In young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems, salmonellosis may cause serious and sometimes deadly infections. In otherwise healthy people, salmonellosis may cause short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhoea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.

The importers are 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 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 a complete list of products, visit: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/corpaffr/recarapp/2009/2009typhe.shtml.

Cheese Slice Recall

(January 24, 2009) - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning the public not to consume Black Diamond brand Fat-free Mozzarella processed cheese slices described below. The affected product may contain small pieces of plastic mesh material embedded within and may pose a choking hazard.

The affected product was sold in 500 g (24 slice) packages bearing a best before date of 09 AU 09 REG1411 and the UPC code 0 68200 88837 8.

This product was produced by Parmalat in Belleville, ON and distributed nationally.

There have been two consumer complaints associated with this issue.

Parmalat Canada is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace.

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).

Snack Food Recall

(January 20, 2009) The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume various snack foods described below because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella. These snack foods contain peanut butter and / or peanut paste which have been recently recalled in the USA by Peanut Corporation of America due to Salmonella contamination.

The following snack foods, products of USA, are affected by this alert.

Brand
Product
Size
UPC
Code

Hebert's Fully Loaded
P.B. Crunch miniBARS
128 g
7 21605 20762 4
PRODUCED ON
08/26/08
09/09/08

Nature's Path Organic Optimum
Energy Bar-Peanut Butter
56 g
0 58449 77713 7
Expiry Date
01OCT09A

Clif Bar
Chocolate Chip Peanut Crunch
All sizes
7 22252 12009 0
Expiry Date
2009SE07

Clif Bar
Crunchy Peanut Butter
All sizes
7 22252 12008 3
Expiry Date
2009SE06
2009SE07
2009SE08
2009SE09
2009SE10
2009SE11
2009NO13

Clif Bar
Peanut Toffee Buzz
All sizes
7 22252 12028 1
Expiry Date
2009SE12

Clif
Builders Peanut Butter Protein Bar
All sizes
7 22252 60641 9
Expiry Date
2009JL20
2009AU20

Clif Bar
Club Pack 18 ct Variety Pack
18 count
7 22252 62118 4
Expiry Date
2009SE08
2009NO03

Lärabar
Peanut Butter Cookie snack bars
Bar
54818 00014 7
All codes

Lärabar
Peanut Butter Cookie Bite Size
Bite size
N/A
All codes

These products may have been distributed nationally. The CFIA is continuing its food safety investigation. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with these bacteria may cause salmonellosis, a foodborne illness. In young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems, salmonellosis may cause serious and sometimes deadly infections. In otherwise healthy people, salmonellosis may cause short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhoea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.

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).

Fisher-Price Recall

(January 15, 2009) Fisher-Price, Inc. is recalling the RainForest Portable Play Yard manufactured by Simplicity Inc. and SFCA Inc., including about 1,000 units in Canada.

The recall follows numerous reports of children being injured after the side rail collapsed, including 33 incidents in Canada.

Reports of the most serious injuries include a broken nose, a broken wrist, a mild concussion and a chipped tooth. The play yards are portable, carry the `Fisher-Price' logo and were sold with a bassinet and changing table.

The affected units include Simplicity, Inc. model numbers 5310 RNF, 5310RNFC and 5310RNFW, and were sold at retailers nationwide from Jan. 2007 through Jan. 2009 for approximately $170.

Consumers should stop using the play yards immediately and contact Fisher-Price for assistance in obtaining a replacement: 1-800-432-5437, or http://www.service.mattel.com/.

Nostrano Brand Genoa Mild Sausage Recall

(December 21, 2008) - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Nostrano Inc. are warning the public not to consume Nostrano brand Genoa Mild Sausage because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected product, Nostrano brand Genoa Mild Sausage, is sold in approximately 325 g packages, with a Best Before date of 09 JL 09, and codes "91009" and "1017". The product has been distributed in Quebec. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with this bacteria may cause listeriosis, a foodborne illness. Listeriosis can cause high fever, severe headache, neck stiffness and nausea. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Infected pregnant women may experience only a mild, flu-like illness, however, infections during pregnancy can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn, or even stillbirth.

The CFIA is working with the manufacturer, Nostrano Inc., Montreal, QC, to have the affected product removed from the marketplace.

For more information, consumers and industry can call one of the following numbers: Guy-Bernard Tene, Nostrano Inc. at 514-271-4688 extension 235; or 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).

Old Style Brand Meat Recall

(December 18, 2008) The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Mariposa Meats are warning the public not to consume the Old Style brand products described below because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected Old Style brand products are described as follows:

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Product                 Size (Net wt.)       UPC           Best Before Date
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Smoked Pork Loin Chops          175 g   6 28292 80045 2              09JA23
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Thin Sliced Chicken Breast      350 g   6 28292 50002 4              09JA16
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These products have been distributed in Ontario.

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

The manufacturer, Mariposa Meats, Mississauga, ON, 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:

Mariposa Meats at 905-855-8111; or,

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).

'ACTION TEAM' TOY GUNS & KOOL CHARMZ POP CHARMS

(December 14, 2008) Health Canada is said to be recalling thousands of toys containing dangerously high levels of lead.

The Toronto Star is reporting that the recall covers 7,000 `Action Team' toy guns, which Health Canada says are covered with paint that exceeds the federal limit for lead.

Also being recalled are 35,000 packages of charms that snap into popular Croc shoes.

The Kool Charmz Pop Charms come in likenesses of cherries, a penguin, and a green hand. Over the past 14 months, they were sold across Canada at various discount stores, including Dollarama and Everything For A Dollar.

Medical experts say young children are most vulnerable to lead's toxic effects, including impaired brain development.

The recall comes less than a month after Health Canada recalled about 2.5 million RCMP-themed toys across Canada due to dangerously high lead levels.

LIFE BRAND DARK CHOCOLATE BARS

(December 6, 2008) The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Shoppers Drug Mart Corporation are warning people with allergies to milk not to consume two varieties of Life brand Dark Chocolate Bars. The affected products may contain milk which is not declared on the label.

The affected products, described below, are sold in 100 g bars. All lot codes are being recalled.

1. Life brand Premium Swiss Dark Chocolate with Orange, UPC 0 57800 16450 0.
2. Life brand Premium Swiss Dark Chocolate 72% Cocoa, UPC 0 57800 16449 4.

These products have been distributed nationally through Shoppers Drug Mart and Pharmaprix stores.

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products. Consumption of these products may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction in persons with allergies to milk protein.

The importer, Shoppers Drug Mart Corporation, Willowdale, Ontario, is voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace

For more information, consumers and industry can call Shoppers Drug Mart Corporation at 1-800-746-7737; or 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).

Duhaime Chocolate Brand Spreads

(December 5, 2008) The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Verger Duhaime Inc. are warning people with allergies to milk not to consume Duhaime Chocolate brand spreads. The affected products may contain milk which is not declared on the label.

The affected products, described below, are sold in 150g jars. All lots are being recalled.

Banana and Bourbon Vanilla                            7 63026 00215 0
Black Tea and Vanilla Bourbon                         7 63026 00615 8
Cranberry and Lemon                                   7 63026 00715 5
Fig and Port                                                 7 63026 00515 1
Lychee, Ginger and Lemon                              7 63026 00815 2
Orange and Cardamom                                   7 63026 00415 4
Pear and Dark Rum                                     7 63026 00915 9
Red Pepper, Honey and Paprika                         7 63026 01115 2
Santos Bourbon Coffee                                 7 63026 00315 7
Strawberry and Kiwi                                   7 63026 00115 3

These products have been distributed in Quebec, Ontario and British Columbia.

The manufacturer, Verger Duhaime Inc., St-Germain, Quebec, is voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace.

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).

SunRidge Farms Organic Dark Chocolate Almonds

(December 5, 2008) The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and DMR Food Corporation are warning people with allergies to milk not to consume SunRidge Farms Organic Dark Chocolate Almonds. The affected product contains milk which is not declared on the label.

The affected product, SunRidge Farms Organic Dark Chocolate Almonds are sold in 205 g packages, bearing UPC 6 28997 06960 4. All lot codes are affected. This product has been distributed in British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario.

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.

The importer, DMR Food Corporation, Vaughan, Ontario, is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

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).

Santa Lucia Brand Ricotta Cheese

(December 2, 2008) The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and International Cheese Co. Ltd. are warning the public not to consume Santa Lucia brand Ricotta Cheese because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected product, Santa Lucia brand Ricotta Cheese, is sold in packages of 500 g, bearing a Best Before Date of 09JA01 (January 1, 2009) and lot number 477. This product has been distributed in Ontario.

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

Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with this bacteria may cause listeriosis, a foodborne illness.

Listeriosis can cause high fever, severe headache, neck stiffness and nausea. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Infected pregnant women may experience only a mild, flu-like illness, however, infections during pregnancy can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn, or even stillbirth.

The manufacturer, International Cheese Co. Ltd., Toronto, Ontario, is voluntarily recalling the affected product 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:
International Cheese Co. Ltd. at 416-769-3547;
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).

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