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Manufacturer for Wegmans Brand Sorbet Issues an Allergen Alert for Undeclared Milk on a Limited Number of Wegmans Brand SorbetsDate: 8/7/2008
Reason: They may contain undeclared milk.
Distribution: Wegmans Food Markets located in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, and Maryland
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released the following information:
Contact: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- July 31, 2008 -- The manufacturer of Wegmans Sorbet is recalling a limited number of 16 oz. Wegmans brand Sorbets because they may contain undeclared milk. People who have an allergy to milk run the risk of a serious or possible life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the affected products listed below. The products were distributed throughout Wegmans Food Markets located in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, and Maryland. The sorbets are packaged in 16 oz. paperboard containers and sold in the supermarkets' ice cream section. All four sorbet flavors: Lemon, Raspberry, Green Apple, and Pink Grapefruit, are affected by this recall. The affected products contain the following "BEST USED BY" date codes on the bottom of the container:
A review of records discovered that product containing milk was packaged in cartons that were not labeled for the presence of milk. Subsequent investigation indicates the cross contamination was caused by a breakdown in the company's production process, which has been corrected. Consumers who have purchased Wegmans Sorbet with the affected code dates and flavors may return it to Wegmans for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the manufacturer at 1-800-873-7797 between the hours of 9:00am -5:00pm Monday thru Friday EST. 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 Contamination Recalls and Alerts of InterestDate: 12/3/2008 Reason: Home Market Foods, Inc., a Norwood, Mass., firm, is recalling approximately 5,250 pounds of ready-to-eat frozen beef sandwich portions that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Distribution: Atlanta metropolitan area, California, Florida, Illinois and New York. Date: 12/16/2008 Reason: C. botulinum toxin can cause botulism, a serious and sometimes life-threatening condition. The toxin cannot be removed by cooking or freezing. Distribution: Florida Distributors Date: 12/22/2008 Reason: Dorsey Marketing Inc. (DMI) of Ville St. Laurent, Quebec, Canada, is voluntarily recalling the following three G&J Gourmet Market cocoa products because these products may contain melamine. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 10/21/2008 Reason: Astro Meats & Seafood, Inc., a Miami, Fl., establishment, is recalling approximately 4,200 pounds of frozen beef trim that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 10/21/2008 Reason: Colorado Foods Products, a Greenwood Village, Co., establishment, is recalling approximately 2,340 pounds of frozen beef trim that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 12/16/2008 Reason: Some of these products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Distribution: Nationwide |
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