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2011-06-05

Recall/Allergy Warning - Lindor Chocolates contain undeclared nuts

The following recall notice is from HSW:

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning people with allergies/sensitivities to tree nuts not to consume the products described here. The affected products may contain hazelnuts not declared on the label.
Product: LINDT LINDOR - MILK CHOCOLATE WITH A DELECTABLY SMOOTH CENTRE. See HSW Product Details tab for specifics on the affected items.

Recalling Firm: LINDT & SPRUNGLI CANADA
Distribution: National
Extent of the Product Distribution: Retail

Consumption of the product(s) described here may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction in persons with allergies/sensitivities to the above mentioned allergen(s). See Hazard Details tab for more information.
For more information, consumers and industry can call CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

Note: This is a CFIA Class II recall (Moderate risk): The CFIA will requests a Class II recall for a food product when eating or drinking that product will most likely lead to short-term or non-life threatening health problems. The chance of any serious health symptoms is low in healthy populations. The CFIA issues a public warning for some Class II recalls based on the risk assessment and other criteria, such as the severity of symptoms in vulnerable populations (children, pregnant women, seniors, etc.)

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