Allergy Alert - Almonds in Food For Life Ezekiel Cereals

Web posted on March 05, 2013

Ottawa, March 4, 2013 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning people with allergies to almond not to consume the Food For Life Ezekiel 4:9 Cereals described below. The affected products contain almond which is not declared on the label.

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 almond.

Ed Core Marketing Ltd., Surrey, BC and Integra Brand Management, Laval, QC are voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For information on tree nuts, one of the nine most common food allergens, visit the Food Allergens web page.

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) or by filling out the online feedback form.

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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