Williams West & Witt's Products Company

Recall #F-0841-2013 · Initiated 2012-11-28

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What happened

A shrimp seasoning base product was recalled because the label failed to identify that butter and cream ingredients contain milk, which is a common allergen. This labeling error means consumers couldn't easily identify a potential allergen in the product.

Who is at risk

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

What to do

If you have a milk allergy and purchased Cook's Delight Shrimp Base (#828) in 30-pound or 5-pound sizes, do not use it and discard it. Check your kitchen for this product and contact the manufacturer if you have questions about whether you have an affected batch.

Product

#828 Cook's Delight Shrimp Base, Net Weight 30 Pounds; 5 Pounds, Packed by Integrative Flavors, Michigan City, Indian

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

227 lbs.

Distribution

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

Lot / code info

Lot 091210A

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

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

Terminated

2013-02-15