May 19, 1998
(Forest Resources and Agrifoods)

The following is being distributed at the request of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency:

Allergy Alert - Update
Presence of undeclared soybean flour in Spice Bouquet Brand Simulated Bacon Bits

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning consumers with an allergy to soybean not to eat Spice Bouquet Brand Simulated Bacon Bits sold in 80g plastic containers with the UPC code 624433 300010. The simulated bacon bits have been found to contain soybean flour which has not been declared on the label.

This notice follows a May 12, 1998 recall and public warning in Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Newfoundland. It is now known that Spice Bouquet Brand Simulated Bacon Bits are distributed all across Canada.

Consumption of these simulated bacon bits is of concern to those who are allergic to soybean. There have been no reported illnesses associated with these products.

The importer, Bensus International, Montreal is recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

Contact: Terry Desrochers, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Ottawa (613) 225-2342, ext 4373, cellular: (613) 290-0153
              website: www.cfia-acia.agr.ca

              Barry Bressler, Bensus International, (514) 344-1616

1998 05 19 10:20 a.m.