Food Recall Warning

Allergen - Cape Cod Cranberry Candy and Harvest Sweets brand Dark Chocolate, Milk Chocolate & Yogurt Covered Cranberries recalled due to undeclared almonds

Recall date: January 20, 2016

Reason for recall: Allergen - Tree Nut

Hazard classification: Class 1

Company/Firm: TJX

Distribution: Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan

Extent of the distribution: Retail

Recall details Ottawa, January 20, 2016 - Winners, HomeSense and Marshalls Canada is recalling Cape Cod Cranberry Candy and Harvest Sweets brand Dark Chocolate, Milk Chocolate & Yogurt Covered Cranberries from the marketplace because they contain almonds which are not declared on the label. People with an allergy to almonds should not consume the recalled products described below.

Recalled products:

Brand Name: Cape Cod Cranberry Candy

Common Name: Dark Chocolate, Milk Chocolate & Yogurt Covered Cranberries

Size: 5 oz (140 g)

Code(s) on Product: 5230-1

UPC: 6 12681 10259 3

Brand Name: Harvest Sweets

Common Name: Dark Chocolate, Milk Chocolate & Yogurt Covered Cranberries

Size: 5 oz (140 g)

Code(s) on Product: 5230-1

UPC: 6 12681 44259 0

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 almonds, do not consume the recalled products as they may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction.

Background: This recall was triggered by a recall in another country. 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.