OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Nov 11, 2013) -

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The Food Recall Warning issued on November 8, 2013 has been updated to include additional codes. This additional information was identified during a food safety investigation.

Loblaw Companies Limited (Loblaw) is recalling Bella Tavola brand pastas from the marketplace because they contain milk which is not declared on the label. People with an allergy to milk should not consume the recalled products described below.

The following products have been sold nationally at Loblaw banner stores.

Recalled products

What you should do

If you have an allergy to milk, do not consume the recalled products as they may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction.

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

- Sign up for recall notifications by email or follow us on Twitter: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/stay-connected/eng/1299856061207/1299856119191

Background

This recall was triggered by a consumer complaint. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Loblaw are 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 has been one reported illness associated with the consumption of these products.

More information

• Public Relations, Loblaw Companies Limited: pr@loblaw.ca

• Customer Relations, Loblaw Companies Limited: 1-888-495-5111 or customerservice@presidentschoice.ca

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