Williams West & Witt's Products Company

Recall #F-0834-2013 · Initiated 2012-11-28

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What happened

A clam base seasoning product was recalled because the label didn't clearly identify that it contains milk (in the butter and cream ingredients). This is a problem because milk is a common allergen that must be clearly labeled.

Who is at risk

People with a milk allergy should be concerned, as consuming this product could cause a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction.

What to do

If you have a milk allergy and purchased this product, do not use it and discard it safely. Check your pantry for Williams West & Witt's Primarque Clam Base #223-E in the 50-pound size, especially if purchased in Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, New York, or Wisconsin.

Product

#223-E Primarque Clam Base, Net Weight 50 pounds (22.68 kg) Packed for Primarque Products, Worcester, MA 01610

Reason for recall

The ingredient label did not identify the source of butter and cream ingredient as milk, an allergen. Consumers with a milk allergy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Quantity affected

6450 pounds

Distribution

USA including IN, IL, KY, MA, NY, WI

Lot / code info

Lot 111207A,B, C, D; 221208A, B, C,D; 281209A, B,C, D, E, F

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit

Terminated

2013-02-15