Food Recall Warning (Allergen): Ikea Brand Dark Chocolate Bars Recalled Due to Improperly Declared Tree Nuts and Milk

OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 06/24/16 -- Product photos are available at http://bit.ly/28SL7g9

Ikea Canada Inc. is recalling Ikea brand dark chocolate bars from the marketplace because they may contain tree nuts and milk which are improperly declared on the label. People with an allergy to tree nuts or milk should not consume the recalled products described below.

The following products have been sold nationally.

Recalled products

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Brand Product           Size  UPC               Codes
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Ikea  CHOKLAD MORK      100 g 1.002.939.27.0003 Best before dates up to and
      Dark chocolate                            including 2017.04.02
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Ikea  CHOKLAD MORK      100 g 1.203.080.94.0009 Best before dates up to and
      Dark chocolate 70%                        including 2017.04.02
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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 tree nuts or milk, do not consume the recalled products as they 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 have been no reported reactions in Canada associated with the consumption of these products.

More information

--  IKEA Canada: www.ikea.ca
--  CFIA: www.inspection.gc.ca/contactus

Contacts:
CFIA Media Relations
613-773-6600

Source: Canadian Food Inspection Agency

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