Williams West & Witt's Products Company

Recall #F-0843-2013 · Initiated 2012-11-28

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What happened

A lobster base product made by Williams West & Witt's Products Company was recalled because the label failed to clearly identify that butter and cream ingredients contain milk. This is a serious labeling error since milk is a common allergen.

Who is at risk

People with milk allergies are at risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

What to do

If you have a milk allergy and purchased this product, do not consume it and dispose of it safely. Check your pantry for #326 RS PrimarqueLobster Base (50-pound bags) distributed in IN, IL, KY, MA, NY, or WI, and contact the manufacturer or FDA if you have questions.

Product

#326 RS PrimarqueLobster Base, Net Weight 50 Pounds;, PackedFor 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

3000 LBS.

Distribution

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

Lot / code info

Lot 281206A-D; 071211C-D

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

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

Terminated

2013-02-15