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Thursday, November 12, 2009

EXPANDED ALLERGY ALERT

UNDECLARED PEANUTS IN CERTAIN GIOIA AND NUTKAO BRANDS OF NUT SPREADS FROM ITALY

Related alerts:  2009-11-09 | 2009-11-06

public warning issued on November 6, 2009 has been expanded to include additional products.

Gioia and Nutkao brands of nut spreads imported from Italy may contain peanuts which are not declared on the label.

The following products manufactured by Nutkao srl, Italy are affected by this alert:

Gioia Hazelnut Chocolate Spread 400 g

UPC 7 79921 15015 5 Lot Code Beginning  09/11/2010

Nutkao Fantasia di Cacao – crema bicolore 200 g
UPC  8 008245 000696  All Lots

Nutkao Gran Cremeria 350 g
UPC  8 008245 001013  All Lots

Nutkao Snack 32 g x 3
UPC 8 008245 002003  All Lots

Products  are known to have been distributed in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec, and  may have been distributed nationally.

Although allergic reactions have been reported in Europe, there have been no reported illnesses in Canada associated with the consumption of these products.

For more information  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 peanuts, one of the nine most common food allergens, visit the Food Allergens web page at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/labeti/allerg/peaarae.shtml

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit  www.inspection.gc.ca.

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