‘DON’T DRINK IT’: Major allergy recall at No Frills, Real Canadian Superstore, Fortinos, Loblaws and other Canadian grocery stores triggers warning about coconut water
“Do not consume recalled products to which you are allergic or sensitive as they may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction,” the CFIA recall warning states.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning shoppers about a big recall impacting grocery stores in several provinces.
The affected product, T.A.S. brand coconut water, is being recalled from the marketplace because it contains milk which is not declared on the label.
“Do not consume recalled products to which you are allergic or sensitive as they may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction,” the CFIA recall warning states.
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The recalled product has been sold in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec.
Loblaw Companies Ltd. confirmed the coconut water was sold at Real Canadian Superstore, Fortinos, Loblaws, Valu-Mart, Your Independent Grocer, Zehrs, No Frills, Gas Bar, Affiliate and Wholesale Club stores in Ontario.
In Atlantic Canada, the water was sold at Real Canadian Superstore, Dominion, Atl Your Independent Grocer, Gas Bar, Affiliate and Wholesale Club.
“While we are not the manufacturer of the recalled products, they were available for purchase at some of our banners across the country,” according to Loblaw Companies Ltd. “We advise customers...across the country to follow the guidance in the notice and return applicable products for a refund at their local store.” Â
Check to see if you have recalled products, the CFIA said:
“Do not serve, use, sell or distribute recalled products,” the CFIA said. “Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased.”
The recall was triggered by CFIA test results and there have been no reported allergic reactions.
The CFIA is conducting a “food safety investigation,” which may lead to the recall of other products.
“The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing recalled products from the marketplace,” it said.
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Anna Corleens, who developed a milk allergy in her teens, said she sometimes gets a rash and severe stomach pain when she has foods containing milk or dairy.
“Don’t drink it if you’re not sure, plain and simple,” she said of this latest recall.
