Food Recall Warning (Allergen) - Cape Breton Coal candy recalled due to undeclared walnuts

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OTTAWA, Dec. 31, 2018 /CNW/ - Cape Breton Fudge Co. is recalling Cape Breton Coal candy from the marketplace because it contains walnuts which are not declared on the label.  People with an allergy to walnuts should not consume the recalled product described below. 

The following product has been sold in Nova Scotia.

Recalled product

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 walnuts, do not consume the recalled product as it may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction.

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• View our detailed explanation of the food safety investigation and recall process

Background

This recall was triggered by the company. 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 recalled product from the marketplace.

Reactions

There has been one reported reaction associated with the consumption of this product.

More information

• Cape Breton Fudge Co., 331 Charlotte Street, Sydney, NS, B1P 1E1; (902) 539-9930; [email protected]
• CFIA: www.inspection.gc.ca/contactus

SOURCE Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)