Back to Nature Foods Company Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk Protein in Back to Nature Sesame Ginger Rice Thins Crackers

Contact:Back to Nature 800-433-9361
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Madison, WI -- June 13, 2007 -- The Back to Nature Foods Company is recalling 26,472 boxes of Back to Nature Sesame Ginger Rice Thins Crackers with a "Best When Used By" date of 16 May 2007, because a small number of boxes were inadvertently manufactured using a milk ingredient seasoning, and no milk ingredients are declared on the label. 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.
This product expired on 16 May 2007. The company has voluntarily issued a nationwide recall to alert any milk-allergic consumers who may still have the product at home. The Back to Nature Sesame Ginger Rice Thins Crackers with a "Best When Used By" date of 16 May 2007 were sold in retail grocery and health food stores.
The Back to Nature Sesame Ginger Rice Thins Crackers with a "Best When Used By" date of 16 May 2007 has a UPC code of 59283-10013 and comes in a 4 oz retail carton. No other varieties of Back to Nature Rice Thins or any other Back to Nature products are impacted by this recall.
Allergy tests confirmed the presence of milk in samples sent for testing after the company received two consumer reports of allergic reactions. The company's investigation has determined that the wrong seasoning was used in the manufacturing of a very small number of the boxes of crackers.
The company has consulted with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and the agency is aware of the company's actions.
Consumers are advised not to consume the product and are asked to call 800-433-9361 for a full refund.

A. L. BAZZINI CO., INC.
200 FOOD CENTER DIRVE
BRONX, NEW YORK 10474

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 06/11/07
BAHER KARIM, QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER 718-842-8644 EXT 108

A. BAZZINI CO. INC. ISSUES AN ALERT ON UNDECLARED SULFITES IN DRIED TURKISH JUMBO APRICOTS.

A. L. BAZZINI CO., INC. OF BRONX, NEW YORK is recalling DRIED TURKISH JUMBO APRICOTS because they contain undeclared sulfites. People who have a severe sensitivity to sulfites run the riskh of serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume these products.

The Dried Turkish Jumbo Apricots were distributed within the New York State to wholesale distributors.

The product was distributed in 4.25lb plastic containers (jars) during the month of March 2007 with the following lot number: 7064.

The recall was initiated after routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis by the Department’s Food laboratory personnel revealed the presence of sulfites in the product, which were not declared on the label. The consumption of 10 milligrams of sulfites per serving has been reported to elicit severe reactions in some asthmatics. Anaphylactic shock could occur in certain sulfite sensitive individuals upon ingesting 10 milligrams or more of sulfites. Analysis of the Dried Turkish Jumbo Apricots revealed it contained 73 milligrams per serving.

Consumers who have purchased Bazzini Brand Dried Turkish Jumbo Apricots are urged to return it to place of purchase for a full refund.. Consumers with questions may contact Bazzini at 1-718-842-8644.