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Updated Food Recall Warning (Allergen): Gelato Fresco Brand Toasted Hazelnut Dairy Ice Recalled Due to Undeclared Almond


/EINPresswire.com/ -- OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 11/27/15 -- Product photos are available at http://bit.ly/1IfcFZ5

The food recall warning issued on November 26, 2015 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Gelato Fresco is recalling Gelato Fresco brand Toasted Hazelnut Dairy Ice from the marketplace because it may contain almond which is not declared on the label. People with an allergy to almond should not consume the recalled product described below.

The following product has been sold in Ontario and Nova Scotia.

Recalled product


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Brand          Product        Size           UPC             Codes
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Gelato Fresco  Toasted        500 ml         0 67902 50002 1 All codes
               Hazelnut Dairy
               Ice
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What you should do

Check to see if you have the recalled product 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 product as it may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction.

- Learn more about common food allergies

- Sign up for recall notifications by email, follow us on Twitter, or join the CFIA community on Facebook

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

Background

This recall was triggered by CFIA test results. 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 this product.

More information


--  Gelato Fresco : nwangchuk@gelatofresco.com
--  CFIA: www.inspection.gc.ca/contactus

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