OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 11/14/13 -- Product photos are available at http://bit.ly/HTjbXv
Ecoideas Innovations Inc. is recalling Ethnoscience brand Dark Chocolate GOJI Berries from the marketplace because they contain milk which is not declared on the label. People with an allergy to milk should not consume the recalled product described below.
The following product has been sold in Ontario and possibly in British Columbia and Quebec.
Recalled products
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Brand Product Size UPC Codes
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Ethnoscience Dark Chocolate 170 g 0 75405 00123 1 All Best Before
GOJI Berries Dates
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What you should do
If you have an allergy to milk, do not consume the recalled product as it may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction.
-- Learn more about common food allergies
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Background
This recall was triggered by a consumer complaint. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.
The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing recalled product from the marketplace.
Illnesses
There has been one reported reaction associated with the consumption of this product.
More information
-- Ecoideas Innovations Inc.: 905-475-5060 -- CFIA: www.inspection.gc.ca/contactus
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