The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recalled a President's Choice brand milk chocolate bar sold across Canada. The recall was first flagged on March 8, 2024, and could cause a serious health and safety risk to Canadian consumers.
The class two food recall was triggered by Loblaws Companies Limited, who are currently recalling their chocolate product as it contains an allergen not properly labelled on its packaging.
What You Need To Know: The recalled chocolate has been pulled from shelves across Canada as it contains hazelnut, which is not indicated on the package label.
Here are all the details regarding the President's Choice chocolate:
- President's Choice Milk Chocolate with Toasted Coconut | 300 g | Best Before: September 19, 2024
President's Choice Milk Chocolate with Toasted Coconut | 300 gPresident's Choice
What Is Being Done: The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is currently investigating the ongoing recall and will ensure that all affected products are being properly removed from the marketplace.
The CFIA has indicated that this investigation "could lead to the recall of other products." In the meantime, it is best to follow the advice of the federal health agency.
What You Need To Do: The CFIA is urging Canadian consumers to verify if they have the recalled product. If so, it is recommended to not "use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product." In fact, it is best to toss it out immediately, or return it to its point of purchase, per the recall warning page.
Furthermore, Canadians with allergies, particularly a tree nut allergy, should be extra cautious and stay clear of the recalled item.
Keep Reading: The CFIA has also recalled over a dozen grocery items sold across Canada including salad kits, certain dips and salsas, several egg and milk products, frozen pizzas, frozen burgers and even meat products for reasons including salmonella contamination, listerbia outbreaks, and the presence of metal pieces.
Additionally, Health Canada has also published a series of consumer product recalls affecting items sold nationwide including vacuums, USB adapters, iPhone chargers, several medications, baby products, and handheld steamers, to name a few.
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