Recall #1
Lucky Country Inc. Recalls All Natural Black Licorice Products
Contact:
Donald C. McLearn
904 287-9383
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- September 5, 2008 -- Lucky Country Inc. of Lincolnton, NC is recalling all of its natural black licorice products from California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Utah, Virginia, and Washington State due to elevated levels of lead.
Recent tests performed by the California Department of Public Health and the Food and Drug Administration showed that Lucky Country Aussie Style Soft Gourmet Licorice Black (All Natural) in 1.5 lb bags contained a lead level exceeding the level permitted in candy. Because of this finding, Lucky Country is voluntarily recalling all of its Lucky Country Aussie Style Soft Gourmet Licorice Black (All Natural) from the market. In addition to the 1.5 lb bags, Lucky Country also manufactures this natural black licorice product in 6 oz and 3 lb bags, and in a 1 lb tub. Consumers are advised to check to see if they have this product in their possession and should either dispose of it or return it to their retail outlet for a full refund.
Lucky Country is cooperating with the California Department of Public Health and the Food and Drug Administration to conduct the recall. Consumers with questions may contact the company at customerservice@lucky-country.com, or 828 428-8313 during business hours.
Recall #2
Title: Allergy Alert-Patak's Dopiaza Cooking Sauce-undeclared milk
Group: DPHFPP
Time: 2008-09-10 12:21:53
Message: Please note that this product has been found at superamarkets and retailers in Massachusetts.
ACH Food Companies, Inc. of Memphis, Tennessee is recalling its Patak's Dopiaza Cooking Sauce sold in the United States because it may contain an undeclared milk allergen. The product is distributed nationally through retail stores. ACH Food Companies is notifying its distributors and stores that carry this product that it contains an undeclared milk allergen and to immediately remove it from distribution.
The product is sold under two different labels, "Patak's Rich Tomato and Onion Cooking Sauce Dopiaza (Mild)" and "Patak's Dopiaza Curry Cooking Sauce Mild." The recall only applies to products sold in the United States and no other Patak's products other than these two labels are affected by this voluntary recall.
Thank you,
Rae Dick
Heath Agent
Westford Health Department
978-692-5509
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