Updated Food Recall Warning (Allergen) - Circle K Favourites brand Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds recalled due to undeclared milk

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OTTAWA, Oct. 31, 2017 /CNW/ - The food recall warning issued on October 30, 2017 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Couche-Tard Inc. is recalling Circle K Favourites brand Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds 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 New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island and may have been distributed in other provinces or territories.

Recalled product

What you should do

Check to see if you have recalled products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.

If you have an allergy to milk, do not consume the recalled product as it may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction.

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• View our detailed explanation of the food safety investigation and recall process

Background

This recall was triggered by a recall in another country.  The 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.

Reactions

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

More information

• CFIA: www.inspection.gc.ca/contactus

SOURCE Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)