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Kraft Foods Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Tree Nuts In Post LiveActive Mixed Berry Crunch CerealDate: 6/12/2008
Reason: a small number of boxes may contain tree nuts (almonds, pecans and/or walnuts), and no nut ingredients are declared on the label
Distribution: Nationwide
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released the following information:
Only Post LiveActive Mixed Berry Crunch Cereal with "Best When Used By" Date 17DEC2008 affected Contact: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Northfield, IL (June 5, 2008) – Kraft Foods is recalling 12,553 cases of Post LiveActive Mixed Berry Crunch Cereal with the "Best When Used By" date of 17DEC08 because a small number of boxes may contain tree nuts (almonds, pecans and/or walnuts), and no nut ingredients are declared on the label. The Post LiveActive Mixed Berry Crunch Cereal has a UPC code of 00430000238900 and comes in a 13-oz retail carton. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to tree nuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. The company has voluntarily issued a nationwide recall to alert any tree nut-allergic consumers who may have the product at home. The Mixed Berry Crunch Cereals were sold in stores nationwide. The company's review confirmed the presence of nuts in samples sent for testing after it received one consumer report of an allergic reaction. The company is aggressively investigating the situation, and currently believes it received from the supplier a single tote of granola clusters for the Mixed Berry product with a small amount of nut-containing granola clusters inadvertently added. The company has consulted with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and the agency is aware of the company's actions. Tree nut allergic consumers are advised not to consume the product and are asked to call 1-866-771-1511 for a full refund. Type of Recall:Class I - This is a health hazard situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death. Other Food Allergies Recalls and Alerts of InterestDate: 10/27/2008 Reason: This product is being recalled because it contains milk, soy, and wheat that was distributed in packaging that does not reveal the presence of these ingredients. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/16/2008 Reason: People who have severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume this product. Distribution: Nationwide. Date: 10/21/2008 Reason: New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today alerted consumers not to eat “Frozen Salted Croaker” distributed by YS Trading Corp of 38-21 23rd Street, Long Island City, New York 11101 because the product was uneviscerated. Distribution: Hicksville, New York, Flushing, New York, and New Jersey Date: 9/16/2008 Reason: 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. Distribution: Nationwide. Date: 10/21/2008 Reason: People who have severe sensitivity to sulfites may run the risk of serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume this product. Distribution: New York City Date: 10/21/2008 Reason: Arnold Foods Company, Inc. is recalling BROWNBERRY brand Whole Grains BREAD 100% WHOLE WHEAT (1 LB 8 OZ) because it may contain undeclared almonds, walnuts and hazelnuts. Distribution: Nationwide |
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