Cedarlane Natural Foods Allergy Alert on Undeclared Casein inCedarlane Low Fat Bean Rice & Cheese style Burritos

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URGENT: FOOD RECALL
Cedarlane Natural Foods Allergy Alert on Undeclared Casein inCedarlane Low Fat Bean Rice & Cheese style Burritos
Dear Sir/Madam,
Cedarlane Natural Foods of Carson, California is conducting a voluntary recall of Cedarlane Low Fat Bean Rice & Cheese style Burritos because they contain undeclared casein, a milk protein. 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 illnesses have been reported to date.
The reason for this voluntary recall is due to the fact that an allergen, casein, a milk protein was not noted on the printed plastic packaging. The printed carton contains the word casein in the allergen statement. The individually wrapped burrito does not reference casein in the allergen statement. The labeling error was detected by a routine review at Cedarlane Natural Foods as well as the Food and Drug Administration.
Cedarlane Low Fat Bean Rice & Cheese Style Burritos are available in a 6 oz plastic film wrapped packaging (UPC code # 0 38794 34777 3) as well as an 8-6 oz family pack printed box (UPC # 0 38794 34901 2). The affected open code dates are from “062808A” (June 28, 2008) through “082908A” (August 29, 2008) are indicated on the print plastic wrap of individual burrito. The outside printed carton is open code dated without the 'A'.
Please examine your stocks immediately to determine if you have any of the open code dates from “062808A” through “082908A”. If so, please discontinue distributing these codes and promptly return via best method, depending on quantity, please make arrangements with Mr. Dani Saar at 1-800-826-3322 ext 210, or (310) 886 7720, ext 210 to ship to:
ATTENTION: RETURNED GOODS.Cedarlane Natural Foods, Inc.1135 E. Artesia Blvd.Carson, CA. 90746
If you have further distributed any of Lot “062808A” through “082908A”, please immediately contact your accounts, advise them of the recall situation, and have them return their outstanding recalled stocks to you. Return these stocks as indicated above. Your notification to your customers may be enhanced by including a copy of this recall notification letter.
This recall should be carried out to the retail level. Your assistance is appreciated and necessary to prevent consumer illness.
You will be reimbursed by check or credit memo for the returned goods and postage.
Please complete and return the enclosed response form as soon as possible.
If you have any questions, please contact us either by telephone at 1-800-826-3322 or via e-mail at
wecare@cedarlanefoods.com
We appreciate your assistance in this matter.This recall is being made with the knowledge of the US Food and Drug Administration.
Respectfully,
Enclosure
CEDARLANE NATURAL FOODS1135 E Artesia Blvd.Carson, CA 90746(Tel) 310-886-7720 Fax) 310-886-7734
E-Mail: we-care@cedarlanefoods.com
Cedarlane Low Fat Bean Rice & Cheese style Burritos Please check ALL appropriate boxes.(: Yes) Unchecked I have read and understand the recall instructions provided in the December 12, 2007 letter.
(: Yes) Unchecked I have checked my stock and have quarantined inventory consisting of _______ I have identified and notified my customers that were shipped or may have been shipped this product (: Yes) Uncheckedby (specify quantity, date and method) : Any adverse events associated with recalled product?
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Please fax completed response from to 310-886-7734 ATTN: Linda Manzo
Or mail to Cedarlane Natural Foods 1135 E. Artesia Blvd. Carson, CA 90746