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April 24, 1997
(Forest Resources and Agrifoods)

 

The following information is being distributed at the request of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and was transmitted to the media by Walter E. Jacques and Sons Ltd., Hamilton, Ontario:

Voluntary withdrawal of Jacques Premium Confectionary 85g bars as listed below:

     PRODUCTS ARE:                                     UPC CODES:
     
     85g Jacques Premium Milk Chocolate                0-62700 47002-6
     85g Jacques Bittersweet Chocolate                 0-62700 47001-9
     85g Jacques Milk Chocolate with Almonds           0-62700 47003-3
     and Raisins
     85g Jacques Milk Orange Chocolate                 0-62700 47004-0
     85g Jacques Dark Orange Chocolate                 0-62700 47005-7

Walter E. Jacques and Sons Ltd., is voluntarily withdrawing the above listed bars from retail stores nationally as the bars have been found to contain peanut and peanut particles. This is only a concern for those individuals who have an allergy to peanuts, and/or nuts.

To ensure the safety of anyone with a peanut and/or nut allergy, we are alerting consumers and have withdrawn the affected product from the shelves.

In addition to notifying consumers through a national news release, Walter Jasques has advised directly the Allergy/Asthma Information Association.

Those consumers who are sensitive to peanuts and/or nuts and have purchased 85g Jacques Premium Brand Chocolate Bars, should not consume the product, and return them to the point of purchase.

For the consumers who are not allergic to peanut and/or nuts, the products are wholesome and safe for consumption. No other product is affected.

Contact:

  • Wally Jacques
    Walter E. Jacques and Sons Ltd.
    (905) 522-7791

    Canadian Food Inspection Agency Contact:
    Gisele Aucoin, Food Division
    Ottawa, Ontario
    (613) 225-2342, ext: 4395
    Pager (613) 760-0570
1997 04 24   1:15 p.m.

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