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Updated Food Recall Warning (Allergen) - Certain Coco Polo brand Dark Cocoa Bars recalled due to undeclared milk
- Recall date:
- December 20, 2018
- Reason for recall:
- Allergen - Milk
- Hazard classification:
- Class 1
- Company / Firm:
- Bulk Barn Foods Limited
- Distribution:
- National
- Extent of the distribution:
- Consumer
- Reference number:
- 12689
Recall details
Ottawa, December 20, 2018 - The food recall warning issued on December 5, 2018 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) food safety investigation.
Bulk Barn Foods Limited is recalling certain Coco Polo brand Dark Cocoa Bars 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 products described below.
Recalled products
| Brand Name | Common Name | Size | UPC | Code(s) on Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coco Polo | Dark Cocoa Bar 70% Toasted Coconut & Chia | 80 g | 7 93809 40575 5 | All codes where milk is not declared on the label |
| Coco Polo | Dark Cocoa Bar 70% Whole Almonds | 80 g | 7 93809 40538 0 | All codes where milk is not declared on the label |
| Coco Polo | Dark Cocoa Bar 70% Ginger | 71 g | 7 93809 40630 1 | All codes where milk is not declared on the label |
| Coco Polo | Dark Cocoa Bar 70% with Tart Cherries | 71 g | 7 93809 40572 4 | All codes where milk is not declared on the label |
| Coco Polo | Dark Cocoa Bar 70% Cocoa Nibs | 71 g | 7 93809 40614 1 | All codes where milk is not declared on the label |
| Coco Polo | Dark Cocoa Bar 70% Quinoa | 71 g | 7 93809 40608 0 | All codes where milk is not declared on the label |
| Coco Polo | Dark Cocoa Bar 70% Cocoa | 85 g | 7 93809 40535 9 | All codes where milk is not declared on the label |
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 products as they may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction.
Background
This recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) test results. 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.
Illnesses
There have been no reported reactions associated with the consumption of these products.
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