Acme & Williams Foods Recalls

Please review the following message from Alan Talarsky, Environmental Scientist 1, Food and Drug Safety Program, DHSS regarding the following U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Class 1 Recalls:1. Acme Markets is issuing a voluntary recall on all codes of Acme label 4-pack cinnamon rolls with icing due to the undeclared milk ingredient. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. The recall affects all Acme locations in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland.The product is being removed from the shelf and customers who have purchased the product may bring it back to an Acme store location for a full refund or exchange."Customers who have health-related concerns should contact their physician.***************************2. Williams Foods Inc, of Lenexa KS., is voluntarily recalling 22 ounce canisters of Bass Pro Shops Uncle Buck's Light 'n Krispy Original and Light 'n Krispy Hot & Spicy Fish Batter Mixes and 8 ounce pouches of Bass Pro Shops Uncle Buck's Light 'n Krispy Original Fish Batter Mix because the products contain undeclared milk (as part of a minor component of added natural flavors). People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious allergic reaction if they consume these products.The product was distributed through Bass Pro Shops retail stores in the United States.The product is sold in Bass Pro Shops Uncle Buck's labeled 22 ounce canisters and 8 ounce flexible pouches. This recall applies to the following lot numbers: 31207A11, 35107A11, 06308A11 (22 ounce canisters) and 3530716 (8 ounce pouches). Only the "Light 'n Krispy" version of the Bass Pro Shop's Uncle Buck's Fish Batter Mixes are affected by this recall.A photo of this product is attached above.There have been no reported allergic reactions attributed to this product. The problem was discovered by Williams Foods during a routine label review.Williams Foods confirmed in its investigation that the products were produced with an ingredient that contains milk that is not declared on the label.Concerned consumers who have packages of 22 ounce canisters of Bass Pro Shops Uncle Buck's Light 'n Krispy Original and Light 'n Krispy Hot & Spicy Fish Batter Mixes and 8 ounce pouches of Bass Pro Shops Uncle Buck's Light 'N Krispy Original Fish Batter Mix should return them to the stores where they were purchased for a full refund. Any consumers with questions about this recall should also contact Williams Foods Corporate Quality Department at 1-800-255-6736.****************************3. Food For Life Baking Company of Corona, California is voluntarily recalling 2,241 cases of Spelt Bread (UPC# 07347200168) because they contain spelt grain which is known to be a hybrid of wheat. People who have allergies to wheat or those with Celiac Disease may run the risk of a serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume spelt products.The recalled products were sold nationwide through health food distributors and natural food retailers.Food For Life Spelt Bread is sold frozen in a 24 oz. (680g) light blue package and bears either of the two following descriptions1. Food For Life, Wheat Alternative Spelt Bread2. Food For Life, Fruit Juice Sweetened Spelt BreadAffected lot numbers are: H1847, H2042, H2136, H2435, H2872, H2974, H3224, H3460, I0485.No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.The recall was initiated as a precautionary measure following an FDA investigation concluding that the product contained undeclared wheat.This recall is being made with the knowledge and in cooperation with the Food and Drug Administration.Consumers who have purchased any of these products are urged to return them unopened to the place of purchase for a refund.Consumers with questions may contact the company toll free at: (800) 797-5090. No action is required of local health departments at this time for any of these recalls. If any requests for assistance are received from the FDA, the Food and Drug Safety Program will contact you. For additional information regarding these recalls, please click on the weblink below.**********************************************************************************For all food recalls - http://www.fda.gov/opacom/7alerts.html

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