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Chinese honey coming into Canada
and used in certain products has been found to contain an illegal
pesticde.
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Chinese Honey Contaminated
HEALTH HAZARD ALERT
CERTAIN FOOD PRODUCTS MAY CONTAIN
CHLORAMPHENICOL
OTTAWA, April 19, 2002 - The
public warning issued on April 18, 2002 has been expanded to
include additional product information. The Canadian Food Inspection
Agency (CFIA) is warning consumers not to consume certain food
products (see attached table) which may contain Chloramphenicol.
These products have been manufactured using honey imported from
China found to contain Chloramphenicol.
The affected products are sold
without labels or with labels under various brand names as listed
in the attached table. Consumers who have purchased unlabeled
products should verify with their retailer whether they are affected
by this alert.
These products are being voluntarily
recalled from the marketplace by the manufacturers.
Chloramphenicol is a drug which
is not permitted for use in Canada (or the U.S.) in food producing
animals, including bees. Consumption of chloramphenicol contaminated
products may pose a human health risk related to the inherent
toxicity of the drug. The CFIA is continuing to monitor all imports
of Chinese honey.
There have been no reported
illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
As the CFIA investigation continues,
the attached list of products will be updated as necessary. The
CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recalls.
For more information, consumers
and industry can call the CFIA at one of the following numbers:
In the province of Quebec 1-800-561-3350;
or
In other provinces and territories 1-800-442-2342.
For information on receiving
recalls by electronic mail, or for other food safety facts, visit
our web site at www.inspection.gc.ca.
CERTAIN FOOD PRODUCTS MAY CONTAIN
CHLORAMPHENICOL
APRIL 19, 2002
Brand / Product Size UPC Codes Distribution
"Au goût du jour", English Muffins Honey Butter,
6 pack 340 g 059608 184278 Best Before dates up to and including
25 AL 02 Quebec
"Au goût du jour", English Muffins 100% Whole
Wheat, 6 pack * 340 g 059608 184292 Best Before dates up to and
including 25 AL 02 Quebec
"L'Authentique", English Muffins 100% Whole Wheat *
340 g 059608 911614 0802 to 1072 found on the right side of the
bag closure Quebec
Merit Selection, English Muffins Honey Butter 340 g 059749 340656
0802 to 1072 found on the right side of the bag closure Quebec,
Ontario
Merit Selection, English Muffins Whole Wheat * 340 g 059749 340731
0802 to 1072 found on the right side of the bag closure Quebec,
Ontario
Super C, English Muffins 100% Whole Wheat 340 g 062609 103490
codes up to and including AL 27 Quebec
POM New York New York, 100% Whole Wheat English Muffins, Sliced
340 g 061077 778315 codes up to and including AL 27 Quebec
Betty, 100% Whole Wheat English Muffins * 340 g 059243 001824
AL01 to AL27 found on the right side of the bag closure Quebec,
Ontario
Country Goodness, Multigrain, 6 Bagels * 510 g 059608 019907
0802 to 1072 found on the right side of the bag closure Ontario
Country Goodness, Whole Wheat 'n Honey, 6 Bagels 510 g 059608
019808 0802 to 1072 found on the right side of the bag closure
Ontario
Tim Hortons, Multigrain Bagels -- -- purchased between March
21 to April 18 Quebec, Ontario and Atlantic Provinces
Tim Hortons, Muesli and Fruit Bagels -- -- purchased between
March 25 to April 18 Quebec, Ontario and Atlantic Provinces
Tim Hortons, Whole Wheat 'n Honey Bagels -- -- purchased between
March 21 to April 18 Quebec, Ontario and Atlantic Provinces
100% Whole Wheat & Honey Bagels (by Fiera Foods Company,
North York, Ontario) -- -- purchased between April 14 and 18
Sold through bulk sales at retailers in Ontario
Carrot Nut Muffins (by Amore Sweets Corporation, Toronto, Ontario)
-- -- purchased between March 14 and April 18 Sold in various
food establishments such as cafeterias, coffee shops, delis,
and restaurants in Ontario
Raisin Bran Muffins (by Amore Sweets Corporation, Toronto, Ontario)
-- -- purchased between March 14 and April 18 Sold in various
food establishments such as cafeterias, coffee shops, delis,
and restaurants in Ontario
Honey Bran Muffins (by Amore Sweets Corporation, Toronto, Ontario)
-- -- purchased between March 14 and April 18 Sold in various
food establishments such as cafeterias, coffee shops, delis,
and restaurants in Ontario
LF Blueberry Muffins (by Amore Sweets Corporation, Toronto, Ontario)
-- -- purchased between March 14 and April 18 Sold in various
food establishments such as cafeterias, coffee shops, delis,
and restaurants in Ontario
LF Cranapple Muffins (by Amore Sweets Corporation, Toronto, Ontario)
-- -- purchased between March 14 and April 18 Sold in various
food establishments such as cafeterias, coffee shops, delis,
and restaurants in Ontario
LF Carrot Muffins (by Amore Sweets Corporation, Toronto, Ontario)
-- -- purchased between March 14 and April 18 Sold in various
food establishments such as cafeterias, coffee shops, delis,
and restaurants in Ontario
LF Triple Berry Muffins (by Amore Sweets Corporation, Toronto,
Ontario) --
-- purchased between March 14 and April 18 Sold in various food
establishments such as cafeterias, coffee shops, delis, and restaurants
in Ontario
LF Lemon Crunch Muffins (by Amore Sweets Corporation, Toronto,
Ontario) -- purchased between March 14 and April 18 Sold in various
food establishments such as cafeterias, coffee shops, delis,
and restaurants in Ontario
Apple Spice Muffins (by Amore Sweets Corporation, Toronto, Ontario)
-- -- purchased between March 14 and April 18 Sold in various
food establishments such as cafeterias, coffee shops, delis,
and restaurants in Ontario
Oatmeal Chunk Cookies (by Amore Sweets Corporation, Toronto,
Ontario) -- -- purchased between March 14 and April 18 Sold in
various food establishments such as cafeterias, coffee shops,
delis, and restaurants in Ontario
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (by Amore Sweets Corporation, Toronto,
Ontario) -- -- purchased between March 14 and April 18 Sold in
various food establishments such as cafeterias, coffee shops,
delis, and restaurants in Ontario
Plain Bagels (by Amore Sweets Corporation, Toronto, Ontario)
-- -- purchased between March 14 and April 18 Sold in various
food establishments such as cafeterias, coffee shops, delis,
and restaurants in Ontario
Seeded Bagels (by Amore Sweets Corporation, Toronto, Ontario)
-- -- purchased between March 14 and April 18 Sold in various
food establishments such as cafeterias, coffee shops, delis,
and restaurants in Ontario
Muesli Bagels (by Amore Sweets Corporation, Toronto, Ontario)
-- -- purchased between March 14 and April 18 Sold in various
food establishments such as cafeterias, coffee shops, delis,
and restaurants in Ontario
Apple Cinnamon Bagels (by Amore Sweets Corporation, Toronto,
Ontario) -- -- purchased between March 14 and April 18 Sold in
various food establishments such as cafeterias, coffee shops,
delis, and restaurants in Ontario
Garden Cheddar Bagels (by Amore Sweets Corporation, Toronto,
Ontario) -- -- purchased between March 14 and April 18 Sold in
various food establishments such as cafeterias, coffee shops,
delis, and restaurants in Ontario
* These products do not mention
honey in the list of ingredients.
APRIL 18, 2002
Brand / Product Size UPC Codes Distribution
Hollandia Speculaas Cookies 325 g 060465 201060 C2219, C2226
C2231, C1238 Ontario and Nova Scotia
Hollandia Speculaas Cookies 2/$3.00 325 g 060465 201060 C2219,
C2226 C2231, C1238 Ontario and Nova Scotia
Hollandia Speculaas Cookies 5 lbs N/A Best Before Aug 19, 2002
Aug 26, 2002 Ontario
Hollandia Speculaas Cookies 9 lbs N/A Best Before Aug 07, 2002
Aug 19. 2002 Ontario
Oakrun Honey Butter English Muffins, 6 pack 340 g 059608 001100
All Codes Ontario
Oakrun 100% Whole Wheat English Muffins, 6 pack 340 g 059608
001605 All Codes Ontario
Honey Butter English Muffins, 6 pack (plain bag by Oakrun Farm
Bakery Ltd.) 340 g 059608 001117 All Codes Ontario
100% Whole Wheat English Muffins, 6 pack (plain bag by Oakrun
Farm Bakery Ltd.) 340 g 059608 001612 All Codes Ontario
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Kim Flottum
Editor, Bee Culture Magazine
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