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Food Recall Warning (Allergen) - Probar brand The Simply Real Bar – Chocolate Coconut Flavour recalled due to undeclared milk and soy
- Recall date:
- September 19, 2019
- Reason for recall:
- Allergen - Milk, Allergen - Soy
- Hazard classification:
- Class 1
- Company / Firm:
- Horizon Distributors Ltd.
- Distribution:
- Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Saskatchewan, Yukon
- Extent of the distribution:
- Retail
- Reference number:
- 13220
Recall details
Ottawa, September 19, 2019 - Horizon Distributors Ltd. is recalling Probar brand The Simply Real Bar, Chocolate Coconut Flavour from the marketplace because it may contain milk and soy which are not declared on the label. People with an allergy to milk or soy should not consume the recalled product described below.
Recalled products
Brand Name | Common Name | Size | UPC | Code(s) on Product |
---|---|---|---|---|
Probar | The Simply Real Bar – Chocolate Coconut Flavour | 85 g | 8 53152 80066 6 | BEST BEFORE 20-MA-03 |
What you should do
Check to see if you have the recalled product 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 or soy, do not consume the recalled product as it may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction.
Background
This recall was triggered by a recall in another country. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (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 the recalled product from the marketplace.
Illnesses
There have been no reported reactions associated with the consumption of these products in Canada.
Product photos
Probar - The Simply Real Bar – Chocolate Coconut Flavour
Probar - The Simply Real Bar – Chocolate Coconut Flavour - Nutrition facts
Probar - The Simply Real Bar – Chocolate Coconut Flavour - back
Public enquiries and media
- Public enquiries
- Toll-free: 1-800-442-2342 (Canada and U.S.)
Telephone: 1-613-773-2342 (local or international)
Email: information@inspection.gc.ca - Media relations
- Telephone: 613-773-6600
Email: cfia.media.acia@inspection.gc.ca
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