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Food Recall - Undeclared Milk in Crown Brand Products

Web posted on October 29, 2012

The public warning issued on October 26, 2012 has been updated to include additional products.

Product Size UPCBest Before date
Bitter Chocolate Coated Cranberries 160 g8 43167 07285 1 07/07/13
Bitter Chocolate Coated Hazelnuts 160 g 8 43167 07287 5 07/07/13
Bitter Chocolate Coated Almonds 160 g 8 43167 07288 2 07/07/13

OTTAWA, October 26, 2012 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning people with allergies to milk not to consume Crown brand Bitter Chocolate Coated Raisins, described below. The affected product may contain milk which is not declared on the label.

The affected product, Crown brand Bitter Chocolate Coated Raisins, product of Israel, is sold in 160 g packages, bearing UPC 8 43167 07286 8 and a Use By code of 07/07/13.

This product has been distributed in Quebec and Ontario and may have been distributed in other provinces as well.



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.

The CFIA is working with the importers to remove 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).

For information on all food recalls, visit the CFIA's Food Recall Report

Visit our website to find out more about receiving recalls by e-mail, and other food safety facts. Food and consumer product recalls are also available at www.healthycanadians.gc.ca

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