For the second time in as many days, products linked to China's tainted milk scandal have been recalled from supermarkets in Canada.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a new warning that certain types of Mr. Brown 3-in-1 instant coffee may contain melamine -- a chemical often used in plastics.
In a press release, CFIA said the instant coffee products were initially recalled in Taiwan and now the Canadian importer, Thai Indochine Trading Inc., is voluntarily following suit.
Sam Sum, the president of Thai Indochine Trading Inc., told Â鶹´«Ã½net on Tuesday that they are recalling the product after being alerted by their suppliers.
"The safety of the consumer is always on the top of priorities for our company," he said. "That's why when we received information from Taiwan yesterday we started informing all the retailers across the country to take them off the shelves."
The affected products, sold in 450 g packages, have been distributed in British Columbia, Alberta and Manitoba.
Sum said they have contacted retailers to make sure the products that have already been shipped across the country are recalled.
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of the product, CFIA said.
In China, more than 50,000 babies have become sick after drinking tainted baby formula.
Chemical melamine was found in the formula and other milk products from 22 of China's dairy companies.
The chemical was blamed for causing kidney stones and kidney failure in babies.
On Sunday, CFIA warned Canadians that a dessert product sold in the country may contain milk contaminated by melamine.
The product, Nissin Cha Cha Dessert, is distributed in Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia by Regent Long Marketing and Distribution Ltd., of Richmond, B.C.
Regent also voluntarily recalled the product. CFIA said the product was made using Yili Pure Milk, in which melamine was detected by food safety agencies in Hong Kong.
There have been no reports of any Canadians becoming sick after consuming the dessert.
Melamine is not allowed to be used as a food ingredient in Canada.
