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Coke And Pepsi Find Trace Amounts Of Fungicide In Their Orange Juices

CP_Recalls — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 21:50:40 +0000

In an article published on January 13, 2012 in the Wall Street Journal, both Coke and Pepsi admitted to finding trace amounts of the fungicide carbendazim in their orange juice brands, including Simply Orange, Minute Maid and Tropicana, although the specific brands were not identified. The FDA did not specify which company had initially contacted them with the information back in December, but Coke stepped forward to claim responsibility. The fungicide was found in the Brazilian orange juice used to make both companies’ products. Both Coke and Pepsi have tried to reassure customers that their products are safe and no recalls have been issued, but as a precaution, the FDA has halted all orange juice imports to test for the fungicide.

Mars Food US Recalls Two Date Codes of UNCLE BEN’S Whole Grain White Rice Garden Vegetable Due to Undeclared Milk

CP_Recalls — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 23:56:43 +0000

Contact:
Consumer:
1-800-548-6253

Media:
Pam Krebs
562-616-7523

Mars Food US today issued a voluntary recall of two date codes of UNCLE BEN’s® Whole Grain White Rice Garden Vegetable due to an undeclared milk allergen. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. No other flavors of UNCLE BEN’s® Whole Grain White Rice or any other UNCLE BEN’s® products are affected.

This product was distributed through retail stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont and Wisconsin.

The recall only affects UNCLE BEN’s® Whole Grain White Rice Garden Vegetable 4.7 oz. (133 g) boxes with the following:

UPC code of 54800 40778
Best before: 08/12
Code dates: 133BA4RP06 and 133BB4RP06

An ingredient supplier improperly included an undeclared milk ingredient in the seasoning mix used for this product. Consumers with milk allergies are advised not to eat the product. All consumers should return the product to the store where it was purchased for a full refund.

Mars Food US has not received any reports of illness or other consumer complaints related to this matter.

Consumers with additional questions should call the UNCLE BEN’S Consumer Care line at: 1-800-548-6253, between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. (EST) Monday – Friday, or visit www.unclebens.com.

California Firm Recalls Ground Beef Due to Possible E.Coli O157:H7 Contamination

CP_Recalls — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 05:39:38 +0000

Recall Release	CLASS I RECALL
FSIS-RC-080-2011	HEALTH RISK: HIGH

Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113
Adam Tarr

WASHINGTON, Oct 11, 2011 – Commercial Meat Co., a Los Angeles, Calif., establishment is recalling approximately 377,775 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The following ground beef products are subject to recall:

5,10,15,20,30,40,50 and 60 lb. cases of bulk ground beef
5,10 and 20 lb. cases of ground beef patties
10,15,20,30,40 and 50 lb. cases of ground beef taco
5,10,15,20,25,30,40,50 and 60 lb. cases of ground beef chili

Each case bears a label with the establishment number “EST. 4873″ inside the USDA mark of inspection. The products subject to recall were produced between Sept. 7, 2011 and Oct. 6, 2011 and were shipped to restaurants in California and Nevada, as well as one Federal establishment in California for further processing.

The problem was discovered through routine FSIS monitoring which confirmed a positive result for E.coli O157:H7. The company did not hold product pending test results, resulting in this recall. FSIS and the company have received no reports of illnesses associated with consumption of these products. Individuals concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare provider.

FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers (including restaurants) of the recall and to ensure that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers.

E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause bloody diarrhea, dehydration, and in the most severe cases, kidney failure. The very young, seniors and persons with weak immune systems are the most susceptible to foodborne illness.

FSIS advises all consumers to safely prepare their raw meat products, including fresh and frozen, and only consume ground beef that has been cooked to a temperature of 160° F. The only way to confirm that ground beef is cooked to a temperature high enough to kill harmful bacteria is to use a food thermometer that measures internal temperature.

Consumers and media with questions regarding the recall should contact the company’s Manager, Neil Brown, at (213) 622-6997.

Eagle Produce, LLC Recalls Cantaloupe Due To Possible Health Risk

CP_Recalls — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 06:31:18 +0000

Contact:
Consumer:
Eagle Produce, LLC
480-323-6177

Media:
Paul Fleming
Eagle Produce, LLC
480-323-6177
pfleming@eagleproduce.com

Eagle Produce, LLC of Scottsdale, Arizona has announced a limited recall of certain cantaloupes shipped from Arizona to upstate New York in late May, due to their potential to be contaminated with salmonella. Although no illnesses have been reported, Eagle Produce has voluntarily decided to recall the potentially affected shipments, which were sold at Sam’s Club between June 2 and June 17, 2011. Sam’s Club has withdrawn all cantaloupes from the Clubs and sent a notification to Members that bought these melons from Clubs served by the Johnstown, NY and Pottsville, PA distribution centers.

Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.The recall is limited to approximately 1760 cartons of cantaloupes, each containing 9 melons, for sale in bulk, in brown cardboard cartons each with the Kandy logo in white with the word ‘Cantaloupes’ in white lettering on a red background. The cartons have the lot code 147 count 9 printed on the side of the carton. Each melon bears a Kandy sticker with the words ‘Cantaloupe USA’.

The recall is being implemented as a result of a routine and random test directed by the USDA and carried out by the New York Department of Agriculture. The company has ceased the production and distribution of the product in question.

Consumers who believe that they are in possession of uneaten cantaloupes affected by this recall may contact Eagle Produce at (480) 323-6177 Monday through Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM MST (Arizona time).

Dole Fresh Vegetables Announces Precautionary Recall of Limited Number of Italian Blend Salads

CP_Recalls — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 05:47:27 +0000

Contact:
Consumer:
(800) 356-3111

Media:
Marty Ordman
(818) 874-4834
marty.ordman@dole.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 22, 2011 – Dole Fresh Vegetables is voluntarily recalling 2,880 cases of DOLE® Italian Blend salad with Use-by Date of June 19, 2011, UPC code 7143000819 and Product Codes 0049A157201A, 0049A157201B, 0049A157202A, 0049A157202B, 0686A157202A, 0686A157202B and 442 cases of Kroger Fresh Selections Italian Style Blend salad with Use-by-Date of June 19, 2011, UPC code 1111091045 and Product Codes A157201A & A157201B, due to a possible health risk from Listeria monocytogenes. Dole Fresh Vegetables is coordinating closely with regulatory officials. No illnesses have been reported in association with the recall.

The Product Code and Use-by Date are in the upper right-hand corner of the package; the UPC code is on the back of the package, below the barcode. The salads were distributed in twelve U.S. states (Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Wisconsin) and three Canadian provinces (New Brunswick, Ontario and Quebec).

No illnesses have been reported in association with the recall. This precautionary recall notification is being issued due to an isolated instance in which one package of Dole Italian Blend salad yielded a positive result for Listeria monocytogenes in a random sample test collected and conducted by the Ohio Department of Agriculture.

No other Dole or Kroger salads are included in the recall. Only the specific Product Codes, UPC codes and June 19, 2011 Use-by-Date of Italian Blend salads identified above are included in the recall. Consumers who have any remaining product with these Product Codes should not consume it, but rather discard it. Retailers and consumers with questions may call the Dole Food Company Consumer Response Center at (800) 356-3111, which is open 8:00 am to 3:00 pm (PDT) Monday – Friday.

Retailers should check their inventories and store shelves to confirm that none of the product is mistakenly present or available for purchase by consumers or in warehouse inventories. Dole Fresh Vegetables customer service representatives are already contacting retailers and are in the process of confirming that the recalled product is not in the stream of commerce.

Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause foodborne illness in a person who eats a food item contaminated with it. Symptoms of infection may include fever, muscle aches, gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea or diarrhea. If it spreads to the nervous system symptoms may include headache, stiff neck or confusion. The illness primarily impacts pregnant women and adults with weakened immune systems. Most healthy adults and children rarely become seriously ill.

BCS International Corp. Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Peanuts In Dr. Snack Choco Raisin

CP_Recalls — Fri, 27 May 2011 00:11:25 +0000

Contact:
Consumer:
BCS International Corp.
718-392-3355

BCS Int’l Corp. of Long Island City, NY is voluntarily recalling DR. SNACK brand CHOCO RAISIN, 12 OZ. containers with “Sell By 03/05/2012” date code only because they may contain undeclared peanuts. People who have an allergy to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

DR. SNACK brand CHOCO RAISIN, 12 OZ. containers, with “Sell By 03/05/2012” date code were distributed to retail stores in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

DR. SNACK brand CHOCO RAISIN, 12 OZ. with “Sell By 03/05/2012” date code are packaged in clear, hard plastic (clam-shell) containers and bear UPC # 80555493026.

No other Dr. Snack products are involved in this recall.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the peanut-containing product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of peanuts. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company’s production and packaging processes.

Retail stores are being notified of the recall and urged to immediately remove the affected product from the retail shelves.

Consumers who have purchased DR. SNACK brand CHOCO RAISIN, 12 OZ., with “Sell By 03/05/2012” date code are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-718-392-3355 Monday – Friday 9 am – 4 pm EDT.

Taylor Farms Pacific, Inc. Recalls Grape Tomatoes Due to Salmonella Risk

CP_Recalls — Tue, 03 May 2011 06:22:42 +0000

Consumer:
(209) 835-6300
Media:
Gurjit Shergill, Vice President of National Quality Systems
(209) 835-6300 ext. 186

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 2, 2011 – Taylor Farms Pacific, Inc. of Tracy, CA has been notified by grower Six L’s that a specific lot of grape tomatoes supplied to Taylor Farms Pacific may be contaminated with Salmonella. This product has been recalled by Six L’s.

This lot of grape tomatoes was used in the following products made by Taylor Farms Pacific for Albertsons, Raley’s, Safeway, Savemart, Sam’s Club, & Walmart and is being voluntarily recalled as a precautionary measure. No illnesses have been reported.

Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy people may experience fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea (which may be bloody), and abdominal pain. In rare cases the organism can get into the bloodstream and cause more serious complications. For more information visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website at www.cdc.gov¹.

Albertsons:

Brand	Product Description	Size	Package	Use By	UPC	State
Albertson’s	Taylor Farms Seafood Salad	15 oz	Plastic tray	5/5/2011		AZ
Albertson’s	Taylor Farms Seafood Salad	15 oz	Plastic Tray	5/6/2011		AZ
Albertson’s	Taylor Farms Seafood Salad	15 oz	Plastic Tray	5/7/2011		AZ
Albertson’s	Taylor Farms Seafood Salad	15 oz	Plastic Tray	5/8/2011		AZ
Albertson’s	Taylor Farms Cobb Salad	14 oz	Plastic Tray	5/5/2011		AZ
Albertson’s	Taylor Farms Cobb Salad	14 oz	Plastic Tray	5/8/2011		AZ
Albertson’s	Italian Sub Pasta Salad (sold at the Deli counter)	Varies		5/7/2011	10030223091148	OR

Raley’s:

Brand	Product Description	Size	Packaging	Use By	UPC	States
Raley’s	Raley’s Seafood Louie 6ct Salad	14 oz	Plastic tray	5/5/2011	46567504223	CA, NV
Raley’s	Raley’s Mediteranean 6 ct Salad	11.5 oz	Plastic Tray	5/4/2011	46567501192	CA, NV
Raley’s	Raley’s Mediteranean 6 ct Salad	11.5 oz	Plastic Tray	5/5/2011	46567501192	CA, NV
Raley’s	Raley’s Family size Green 6ct Salad	17 oz	Plastic Tray	5/5/2011	46567501222	CA, NV
Raley’s	Raley’s Tomato Caprese Salad (Sold at the Deli Counter)	Varies		5/5/2011		CA, NV
Raley’s	Raley’sArtichoke& Vegetable Pasta Salad (Sold at the Deli Counter)	Varies		5/5/2011		CA, NV
Raley’s	Raley’s Greek Quinoa Salad (Sold at the Deli Counter)	Varies		5/5/2011		CA, NV
Raley’s	Raley’sMediteranean Orzo Salad (Sold at the Deli Counter)	Varies		5/4/2011		CA, NV
Raley’s	Raley’sMediteranean Orzo Salad (Sold at the Deli Counter)	Varies		5/5/2011		CA, NV
Raley’s	Raley’sMediteranean Orzo Salad (Sold at the Deli Counter)	Varies		5/6/2011		CA, NV
Raley’s	Raley’sMediteranean Orzo Salad (Sold at the Deli Counter)	Varies		5/7/2011		CA,NV
Raley’s	Raley’s Cobb	10 oz	Plastic Tray	5/4/2011	46567504230	CA,NV
Raley’s	Raley’s Classic Chef	11.5 oz	Plastic Tray	5/4/2011	4656750120	CA, NV

Safeway:

Brand	Product Description	Size	Packaging	Use By	UPC	States
Signature Café	BLT Salad with Chicken	12oz	Plastic Tray	4/30/2011-5/4/2011	21130-06325	AZ, OR, WA, NM,ID,MT
Signature Café	BLT Salad with Chicken	12oz	Plastic Tray	4/27/2011	21130-06325	Vons and Pavilions in California and Nevada
Signature Café	Caprese Salad with Crostini	8.25oz	Plastic Tray	4/30-2011-5/5/2011	21130-06582	OR, WA, AZ, NM,ID, MT
Signature Café	Caprese Salad with Crostini	8.25oz	Plastic Tray	4/30/2011-5/7/2011	21130-06582	WA, OR, AZ, CA, NM, NV (excluding Vons and Pavilions)
Signature Café	Caprese Salad with Crostini	8.25oz	Plastic Tray	4/27/2011	21130-06582	Vons and Pavilions in California and Nevada
Signature Café	Chef Salad	11oz	Plastic Tray	4/27/2011	21130-06252	CA, NV (excluding Vons and Pavilions)
Signature Café	Chef Salad	11oz	Plastic Tray	4/30/2011-5/4/2011	21130-06252	AZ, OR, CA, WA, NM, WA, ID, NV (excluding Vons and Pavilions)
Signature Café	Chef Salad	11oz	Plastic Tray	4/30/2011-5/5/2011	21130-06252	WA, CO, CA,AZ, OR, NM, ID, MT,NE, SD, WY(excluding Vons and Pavilions)
Signature Café	Chef Salad	11oz	Plastic Tray	4/30/2011-5/7/2011	21130-06252	OR, AZ, CA, NM, WA, NV (excluding Vons and Pavilions)
Signature Café	Chef Salad	11oz	Plastic Tray	4/27/2011	21130-06252	Vons and Pavilions in CA, NV
Signature Café	Cobb Salad	12oz	Plastic Tray	4/30/2011-5/2/2011	21130-06251	WA
Signature Café	Cobb Salad	12oz	Plastic Tray	4/30/2011-5/3/2011	21130-06251	WA, CO, AZ, OR, NM, ID, MT, NE, SD, WY
Signature Café	Cobb Salad	12oz	Plastic Tray	4/30/2011-5/4/2011	21130-06251	AZ, OR, CA, WA, NM, ID, MT (excluding Vons and Pavilions)
Signature Café	Cobb Salad	12oz	PlasticTray	4/27/2011	21130-06251	CA, NV (excluding Vons and Pavilions)
Signature Café	Cobb Salad	12oz	Plastic Tray	4/28/2011	21130-06251	CA, NV (excluding Vons and Pavilions)
Signature Café	Cobb Salad	12oz	Plastic Tray	4/27/2011	21130-06251	Vons and Pavilions in CA, NV
Signature Café	Cobb Salad	12oz	Plastic Tray	4/28/2011	21130-06251	Vons and Pavilions in CA, NV
Signature Café	Greek Salad	13.5oz	Plastic Tray	4/27/2011	21130-06257	CA, NV (excluding Vons and Pavilions)
Signature Café	Greek Salad	13.5oz	Plastic Tray	4/30/2011-5/3/2011	21130-06257	WA, OR,CO, AZ, NM, ID, MT, NE, SD, WY
Signature Café	Greek Salad	13.5oz	Plastic Tray	4/30/2011-5/4/2011	21130-06257	WA, AZ,OR, CA, NM,ID, MT, NV (excluding Vons and Pavilions)
Signature Café	Greek Salad	13.5oz	Plastic Tray	4/30/2011-5/5/2011	21130-06257	WA, CO, CA, AZ, NV, NE, NM, SD,WY, ID, MT, OR (excluding Vons and Pavilions)
Signature Café	Greek Salad	13.5oz	Plastic Tray	4/27/2011	21130-06257	Vons and Pavilions in CA, NV
Signature Café	Tomato Mozzarella Salad (Sold at the Deli Counter)	Varies	Deli Counter	4/30/2011-5/5/2011	21256300000	CA, NV (excluding Vons and Pavilions)
Signature Café	Tomato Mozzarella Salad (Sold at the Deli Counter)	Varies	Deli Counter	4/30/2011-5/6/2011	21256300000	CA, CO, NE,NM, SD,WY,NV
Signature Café	Tomato Mozzarella Salad (Sold at the Deli Counter)	Varies	Deli Counter	4/30/2011-5/7/2011	21256300000	CA, CO, WA, NE, NM,SD, WY, NV
Signature Café	Tomato Mozzarella Salad (Sold at the Deli Counter)	Varies	Deli Counter	4/30/2011-5/8/2011	21256300000	CO, WA, CA, NE, NM,SD, WY, NV
Signature Café	Tomato Mozzarella Salad (Sold at the Deli Counter)	Varies	Deli Counter	4/30/2011-5/9/2011	21256300000	WA, Vons and Pavilions in CA, NV
Signature Café	Turkey Parmesan and Pasta Salad (Sold at the Deli Counter)	Varies	Deli Counter	4/30/2011-5/7/2011	48205016601	OR, CA, WA, NV (excluding Vons and Pavilions)
Signature Café	Turkey Parmesan and Pasta Salad (Sold at the Deli Counter)	Varies	Deli Counter	4/30/2011-5/8/2011	48205016601	CA, OR, AZ, WA, NV, NM

Savemart:

Brand	Product Description	Size	Packaging	Use by	States
Savemart	Pacific Coast Cobb Salad	12.5 oz	Plastic Tray	5/7/2011	CA

Sam’s Club:

Brand	Product Description	Size	Packaging	Use by	States
Sam’s	Sam’s Greek Orzo Pasta	2.5 lb	Plastic Tray	5/8/2011	CA
Sam’s	Sam’s Chicken BLT Spinach 2/4 Cnt Salad	1.5 lb	Plastic Tray	5/8/2011	CA

Wal-Mart:

Brand	Product Description	Size	Packaging	Use By	UPC	States
Wal-Mart	Marketside Seafood Salad	16.25 oz	Plastic Tray	5/4/2011	68113191702	WA,NM, UT
Wal-Mart	Marketside Seafood Salad	16.25 oz	Plastic Tray	5/6/2011	68113191702	NM, UT
Wal-Mart	Marketside Seafood Salad	16.25 oz	Plastic Tray	5/8/2011	68113191702	WA, NM,UT
Wal-Mart	Marketside TU Chef	6.75 oz	Plastic Tray	5/2/2011	68113138952	NV, UT,AZ
Wal-Mart	Marketside TU Cobb	5.25 oz	Plastic Tray	5/6/2011	68113145793	WA
Wal-Mart	Marketside Chef Salad	15.5 oz	Plastic Tray	5/2/2011	68113191697	NV
Wal-Mart	Marketside Chef Salad	15.5 oz	Plastic Tray	5/5/2011	68113191697	NV
Wal-Mart	Marketside Chef Salad	15.5 oz	Plastic Tray	5/6/2011	68113191697	NM,AZ,UT
Wal-Mart	Marketside Chef Salad	15.5 oz	Plastic Tray	5/7/2011	68113191697	WY,WA
Wal-Mart	Marketside Buffalo Salad	17 oz	Plastic Tray	5/7/2011	68113138805	WY
Wal-Mart	Asian Chicken Salad	17.25 oz	Plastic Tray	5/5/2011	68113138806	NV
Wal-Mart	Asian Chicken Salad	17.25 oz	Plastic Tray	5/3/2011	68113138806	AZ, NV
Wal-Mart	Asian Chicken Salad	17.25 oz	Plastic Tray	5/6/2011	68113138806	AZ
Wal-Mart	Marketside Ranch Cobb Salad	15 oz	Plastic Tray	5/6/2011	68113191699	NM, UT, AZ
Wal-Mart	Marketside Ranch Cobb Salad	15 oz	Plastic Tray	5/7/2011	68113191699	WY
Wal-Mart	Marketside Ranch Cobb Salad	15 oz	Plastic Tray	5/5/2011	68113191699	NV

These products should not be eaten. Customers may return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Taylor Farms Pacific has notified the FDA and USDA of this voluntary recall.

Consumers with any questions may contact Taylor Farms Pacific directly at 209-835-6300 between the hours of 8am to 5pm PST, Monday through Friday, or visit the FDA and USDA websites.

Unified Grocers Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Mariegold Baking White Bread (24 oz) and Vallarta Premium White Bread (24 oz)(LOS ANGELES)

CP_Recalls — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 07:25:59 +0000

Unified Grocers is recalling Mariegold Baking White Bread (24 oz.) and Vallarta Premium White Bread (24 oz.) because they may contain undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Mariegold Baking and Vallarta breads are distributed by Unified Grocers and other distributors to select independently-owned and operated retail grocery stores in Southern California, Arizona and Nevada.

The following code dates are affected by this recall: Feb. 2, Feb. 3 and Feb. 5.
(The product’s code date can be found on the plastic tab that is used to “close” the bag.)
Mariegold Baking White Bread – 24 oz (UPC# 0-25202-78011-6)
Vallarta Premium White Bread – 24 oz (UPC# 6-65782-00082-4)

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that certain Mariegold Baking and Vallarta breads were distributed in packaging that omitted milk from the ingredient statement. The labeling issue has since been corrected and the affected Mariegold Baking and Vallarta products are now in full compliance with all federal, state and local labeling regulations.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions should contact Mike Anthony at Unified Grocers at 323-881-4045 (M-F 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PDT).

Unilever Issues Allergy Alert on Wheat in a Limited Number of Tubs of Breyers® Ice Cream

CP_Recalls — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 05:38:37 +0000

Unilever United States, Inc., of Englewood Cliffs, NJ, in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is voluntarily recalling a limited number of tubs of Breyers® ice cream because it was mispackaged and may contain undeclared wheat. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat run the risk of allergic reaction if they consume this product.

On a limited number of tubs, the lid describes the product as “Breyers® All Natural Cookies & Cream” ice cream, and the tub portion of the package describes the product as “Breyers® All Natural Mint Chocolate Chip” ice cream. The product inside of the tub is “All Natural Cookies & Cream.” The ingredient statement on the tub does not declare wheat, which is an ingredient of the Cookies & Cream product.

The mispackaged ice cream product was distributed in Alabama, Arizona, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Trinidad and Virginia through retail stores in these locations and adjoining areas. The affected product is being recalled from consumers and retailer store shelves, back rooms and warehouses.

The affected mispackaged product was distributed in 1.5-quart (1.41L) paperboard tubs marked with UPC # 077567254245 located on the side of the tub and in combination with “Best If Used By” dates of FEB1711GH, FEB1811GH and FEB1911GH located on the bottom of the tub.

The allergy alert and recall relates only to the above mentioned mispackaged Breyers® ice cream. No other Breyers® ice cream products are affected.

No adverse reactions have been reported to date. In addition to working in cooperation with the FDA, the company is also issuing an alert through the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network.

The recall was initiated after the company received a few consumer complaints about the mispackaged product. It was determined that product containing wheat was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of wheat in the ingredient list on the tub.

Consumers who have purchased the mispackaged Breyers® ice cream with UPC # 077567254245 and in combination with “Best If Used By” dates of FEB1711GH, FEB1811GH and FEB1911GH are urged to discard it immediately and contact the company at 1-877-270-7402 for a full refund. For consumers outside the United States, please send an email to comments.breyers@unilever.com for a full refund.

: Breyers Mismatched Lid And Tub