CANADA: Oakridge Calgary Co-op victim of product tampering

18.jan.10
CFIA

Calgary, Alberta -- Today, Calgary Co-op Oakridge Centre on Southland Drive and 24th
Street SW, Calgary, was the victim of a product tampering incident. As a result,
Calgary Co-op has contacted the police and initiated a criminal investigation, and
has notified the appropriate health authorities and is working closely with those
authorities on the situation. Calgary Co-op has temporarily closed its Oakridge
Centre as a precautionary measure and is conducting a complete inspection of its
premises.
Further, Calgary Co-op is initiating a voluntary recall of its bulk bakery products,
bulk food items and packaged cheeses, which may contain small metal objects. To the
best of Calgary Co-op’s knowledge, these are the only products tampered with and
Calgary Co-op will let the public know as soon as possible if it discovers any other
concerns. Customers who may have purchased any of these items since Friday, January
15 at the Oakridge Centre are asked to return them to the Oakridge Calgary Co-op on
Southland Drive and 24th Street SW for a full refund.
Calgary Co-op wants to assure its members and customers that it is taking this
matter very seriously. Our number one priority is the safety of our food, our
customers and employees.
This recall affects products purchased from the Oakridge Centre only.
For More Information, contact:
Donna Burn - Vice President, Member and Public Relations - Calgary Co-operative
Association Limited - Phone: 403-219-6025, ext. 6278 - Cell: 403-816-7419
Sarah Boutron - Manager, Communications, Member and Public Relations - Calgary
Co-operative Association Limited - Phone: 403-219-6025, ext. 6105 - Cell: 403-660-7197