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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: 9/16/2008 Reason: This recall is being initiated because the bagels may contain pieces of a metal spring from a mixer that entered the dough. Distribution: Wegmans' stores located in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia and Maryland Date: 11/12/2008 Reason: R. L. Zeigler Co., Inc., a Selma, Ala., firm, is recalling approximately 28,610 pounds of hot dog products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Distribution: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, and Tennessee Date: 10/3/2008 Reason: Sunny Maid Corp. of Monterey Park, California is voluntarily recalling Mr. Brown 3-in-1 and 2-in-1 POWDERED PACKETS IN BAG COFFEE MIXES, because they are potentially contaminated with melamine. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 11/12/2008 Reason: Nestlé USA is voluntarily recalling two (2) production codes of Nestlé Nesquik Strawberry Powder 21.8 ounce that may contain small fragments of aluminum. Distribution: U.S. and in Puerto Rico Date: 9/15/2008 Reason: Palama Holdings, LLC, a Kapolei, Hawaii, establishment, is recalling approximately 4,535 pounds of fully cooked pork products because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Distribution: retail establishments in Hawaii to the islands of Hawaii, Kauai, Maui and Oahu Date: 9/29/2008 Reason: QFCO, Inc. of Burlingame, California is recalling White Rabbit Candy because it may be contaminated with Melamine. Distribution: States of CA, GA, HI, IL, MN, NY, OR, TX, WA through wholesale distributors to retail stores. |
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