Québec Company Recalls Chocolate Spreads

Updated January 15, 2009

Original article posted December 6, 2008

Verger Duhaime Inc. (St. Germain, QC) has recalled all date codes of several varieties of Duhaime Chocolaté brands spreads. According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's Allergy Alert (updated January 15, 2009 with additional distribution information), these spreads may contain milk which is not declared on the label.

The recall encompasses the following items (UPC numbers in brackets), distributed in Québec, Ontario, New Brunswick and British Columbia, and possibly in other parts of Canada as well:

• Banana and Bourbon Vanilla (7 63026 00215 0)
  
• Black Tea and Vanilla Bourbon (7 63026 00615 8)
  
• Cranberry and Lemon (7 63026 00715 5)
  
• Fig and Port (7 63026 00515 1)
  
• Lychee, Ginger and Lemon (7 63026 00815 2)
  
• Orange and Cardamom (7 63026 00415 4)
  
• Pear and Dark Rum (7 63026 00915 9)
  
• Red Pepper, Honey and Paprika (7 63026 01115 2)
  
• Santos Bourbon Coffee (7 63026 00315 7)
  
• Strawberry and Kiwi (7 63026 00115 3)
  

While there have been no reported illnesses, individuals who are allergic to milk proteins may suffer a severe allergic reaction after eating the recalled items. Consumers who wish to avoid consuming milk-containing products should either discard these spreads or return them to the store for a refund.