Food Recall Warning (Allergen) - Lotte brand Choco Pies recalled due to undeclared almond

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OTTAWA, March 9, 2018 /CNW/ - Industry is recalling Lotte brand Choco Pies from the marketplace because they may contain almond which is not declared on the label. People with an allergy to almond should not consume the recalled products described below.

The following products have been sold nationally.

Recalled products

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 almond, do not consume the recalled products as they may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction.

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Background

This recall was triggered by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) inspection activities.  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 these products.

More information

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

SOURCE Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)