The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Denman Island Chocolate Ltd. are warning consumers with allergies to milk protein not to consume Denman Island Chocolates.


These chocolates may contain milk protein which is not declared on the label. This alert is of concern to those individuals who have allergies to milk protein.


All Denman Island Chocolate products are affect by this alert. The chocolate products are sold in a variety of shapes, sizes and flavours. The product labels bear the name of the manufacturer Denman Island Chocolate and may include a claim to be “dairy free.”


The manufacturer Denman Island Chocolate Ltd, BC, is voluntarily recalling the affected products. These products have been distributed in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Ontario, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.


Consumption of these products may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction in persons with allergies to milk protein. There has been one reported reaction associated with the consumption of this product and the CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

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For more information, consumers and industry can call one of the following numbers:


Denman Island Chocolate Ltd., Daniel Terry (President) 250-335-2418
CFIA in the province of Quebec 1-800-561-3350; or
CFIA in other provinces and territories 1-800-442-2342.

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