Williams West & Witt's Products Company

Recall #F-0842-2013 · Initiated 2012-11-28

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What happened

Williams West & Witt's Products Company recalled Cook's Delight Lobster Base because the label failed to clearly identify that the butter and cream ingredients contain milk. This is a serious labeling error since milk is a major food allergen.

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 purchased Cook's Delight Lobster Base in 5-pound or 30-pound sizes, do not use it if you have a milk allergy. Check your pantry and discard the product or return it to where you bought it. Contact your doctor if you have consumed this product and experienced any allergic symptoms.

Product

#226 Cook's Delight Lobster 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

516 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