Duhaime Chocolaté brand spreads recalled Update

Canadian Food Inspection Agency
News Release

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OTTAWA - The public warning issued on December 5, 2008 has
been updated to include additional information.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Verger Duhaime Inc. are warning people with allergies to milk not to consume Duhaime Chocolaté brand spreads. The affected products may contain milk which is not declared on the label.

The affected products, described below, are sold in 150 ml jars. All lots are being recalled.

Banana and Bourbon Vanilla
7 63026 00215 0

Black Tea and Vanilla Bourbon
7 63026 00615 8

Cranberry and Lemon
7 63026 00715 5

Fig and Port
7 63026 00515 1

Lychee, Ginger and Lemon
7 63026 00815 2

Orange and Cardamom
7 63026 00415 4

Pear and Dark Rum
7 63026 00915 9

Red Pepper, Honey and Paprika
7 63026 01115 2

Santos Bourbon Coffee
7 63026 00315 7

Strawberry and Kiwi
7 63026 00115 3

These products have been distributed in Quebec, Ontario, British Columbia and New Brunswick but may have been distributed nationally.

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

Consumption of these products may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction in persons with allergies to milk protein.

The manufacturer, Verger Duhaime Inc., St-Germain, Quebec, is voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time,
Monday to Friday).

For information on milk, one of the nine most common food allergens, visit the Food Allergens web page at:
http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/labeti/allerg/allerge.shtml.

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at www.inspection.gc.ca.

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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Verger Duhaime Inc. are warning people with allergies to milk not to consume Duhaime Chocolaté brand spreads. The affected products may contain milk which is not declared on the label.

The affected products, described below, are sold in 150g jars. All lots are being recalled.

Flavour / UPC
Banana and Bourbon Vanilla / 7 63026 00215 0
Black Tea and Vanilla Bourbon / 7 63026 00615 8
Cranberry and Lemon / 7 63026 00715 5
Fig and Port / 7 63026 00515 1
Lychee, Ginger and Lemon / 7 63026 00815 2
Orange and Cardamom / 7 63026 00415 4
Pear and Dark Rum / 7 63026 00915 9
Red Pepper, Honey and Paprika / 7 63026 01115 2
Santos Bourbon Coffee / 7 63026 00315 7
Strawberry and Kiwi / 7 63026 00115 3

These products have been distributed in Quebec, Ontario and British Columbia.

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

Consumption of these products may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction in persons with allergies to milk protein.

The manufacturer, Verger Duhaime Inc., St-Germain, Quebec, is voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on milk, one of the nine most common food allergens, visit the Food Allergens web page at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/labeti/allerg/allerge.shtml

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at www.inspection.gc.ca.

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