Blount Fine Foods Rip Roarin’ Crab Soup Allergy Alert and Recall
| Date: | January 11, 2012 |
| What: | Blount Fine Foods Rip Roarin’ Crab Soup |
| Why: | Milk, wheat and crab allergens not declared on the label |
| Scope: | Whole Foods, East Coast stores |
Blount Fine Foods of Fall River, Massachusetts is recalling a single date code of Blount Fine Foods branded Rip Roarin’ Crab Soup in 16 ounce retail cup pack size because of undeclared milk, wheat and crab allergens. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk, wheat or crab run the risk of suffering serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume this product.
The Blount Fine Foods Rip Roarin’ Crab Soup is packaged in a 16 oz. retail cup with product code 71116, lot number 1202117D, and Use or Freeze By 2/10/2012. The lot code and sell by date are printed in black ink on the bottom of the cup. The Rip Roarin’ Crab Soup back label incorrectly identifies the product as Manhattan Clam Chowder and the ingredient statement does not declare the milk, wheat or crab allergens.
The product was distributed to select Whole Foods Retail stores on the Eastern Coast of the United States.
No illnesses have been reported to date.
Consumers who purchased the item listed above with affected lot number are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers who have health related concerns should contact their physician. Consumers with questions may contact the Blount Fine Foods at 1-800-274-2526, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Eastern Time.
Consumers with questions about food safety can Ask Heidi, a certified food safety professional.
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