The Melamine Scandal Spreads

OTTAWA, September 22, 2008 – The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Thai Indochine Trading Inc. are advising people not to consume the Mr. Brown 3-in-1 instant coffee products described below.  The CFIA was notified by the importer that these products may contain melamine.

The following Mr. Brown brand products are affected by this advisory:

Product UPC Production Date yyyy mm dd Expiry Date yyyy mm dd

Instant Coffee 3 in 1 Mandheling Blend Coffee	4 710085 122523	From 2008 04 09 to 2008 09 12 inclusive	From 2010 04 09 to 2010 09 12 inclusive
Instant Coffee 3 in 1 Blue Mountain  Blend Coffee	4 710085 200597	From 2008 04 09 to 2008 09 12 inclusive	From 2010 04 09 to 2010 09 12 inclusive
Instant Coffee 3 in 1 Arabica Coffee	4 710085 122509	From 2008 04 09 to 2008 09 12 inclusive	From 2010 04 09 to 2010 09 12 inclusive

The affected products, sold in 450 g packages containing 30 X 15 g bags, have been distributed in British Columbia, Alberta, and Manitoba.

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

King Car Food Industrial Co. Ltd., Taiwan is recalling the product in Taiwan. The Canadian importer of this product, Thai Indochine Trading Inc., Markham, ON, was notified of this recall by the products’ manufacturer and is voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace.

The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.