OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Dec 20, 2013) - Regal Confections Inc. is recalling Super Candy Buttons from the marketplace because they may contain egg which is not declared on the label. People with an allergy to egg should not consume the recalled product described below.

The following product has been distributed nationally.

Recalled product

What you should do

If you have an allergy to egg, do not consume the recalled product as it may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction.

- Learn more about common food allergies at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/food/information-for-consumers/fact-sheets/labelling-food-packaging-and-storage/food-allergies/eng/1332442914456/1332442980290

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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.

Illnesses

There have been no reported reactions associated with the consumption of this product.

More information

• Regal Confections Inc.
  Maria Bobotis, Quality Assurance
  Tel.: 450-687-3291 ext. 120
  Fax: 450-628-6844
  Email: mbobotis@regalcandy.com

• CFIA: www.inspection.gc.ca/contactus