Cruzilles brand fruit jellies recalled over undeclared milk
Cruzilles brand Acid Mini Pastille -- Fruit Jellies
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for Cruzilles brand Acid Mini Pastille -- Fruit Jellies because the candy contains milk which is not listed on the label.
The affected product was sold in 210g packages with a best-before date of April 2023.
The candy was sold in Ontario and Quebec.
The recall was triggered by a similar recall in another country.
There have been no reports of any illnesses linked to the product.
Customers are being told to either throw the fruit jellies out or return them to where it was purchased.
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