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Class II
Purely American, Inc.
Recall #F-1508-2013 · Initiated 2013-03-12
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Purely American, Inc. is recalling four pasta salad mixes sold under the Lights of Lake Erie, Lights of Carolina, Lights of the Chesapeake, and Lights of Lake Michigan brand names because the product labels are missing a required allergen warning for wheat. The pasta contains wheat flour, which is a major allergen.
Who is at risk
People with wheat allergies or celiac disease who bought these products and relied on the label to identify allergens are at risk of an allergic reaction.
What to do
Check if you have any of these pasta salad mixes by looking for the brand names and UPC codes listed above. If you do, do not eat the product and contact Purely American at (800) 359-7873 or visit www.purelyamerican.com for information about returns or refunds.
Product
Pasta Salad Mix, Contents: All natural enriched semolina flour, spray dried tomato, spinach and beet powders, water, spices, dried tomatoes, black pepper, onion powder, onion flakes and garlic***PURELY AMERICAN 5991 Industrial Park Road, Athens, OH 45701 (800) 359-7873 www.purelyamerican.com" Sold under the brand names: LIGHTS OF LAKE ERIE 10 oz cello bag, UPC 7 92290 00188 0, LIGHTS OF CAROLINA 10 oz cello bag, UPC 7 92290 00155 2, LIGHTS OF THE CHESAPEAKE 11 oz cello bag, UPC 7 92290 00160 6 and LIGHTS OF LAKE MICHIGAN 11 oz cello bag UPC 7 92290 00169 9
Reason for recall
The firm was notified by the Ohio Department of Agriculture that several of their labels are missing the the allergin declaration contains wheat .
Quantity affected
163/10 oz cello bags & 176/11 oz cello bags
Distribution
Product was shipped to the following states: CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MD, ME, MI, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SD, VA & WV.
Lot / code info
ITEM #188, ITEM #155, ITEM #160 and ITEM #169
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
Letter
Terminated
2014-07-31
Recalling firm
Purely American, Inc.
5991 Industrial Park Rd
Athens, OH 45701-8736
United States
Recall classification
Remote probability of serious adverse health consequences, or temporary reversible consequences.
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