From: FDA-DIV. OF FED-STATE RELATIONS
[mailto:DFSR@ORA.FDA.GOV]
Sent: Monday, June 28, 2004 6:57 AM
To: Sperandio, Linda (DPH)
Subject: NATIONWIDE ALERT ON BUCKS COUNTY DEISTRIBUTORS
STATEMENT
Media Inquiries: 301 827-6242
June 25, 2004
Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA
FDA ISSUES NATIONWIDE ALERT ON BUCKS COUNTY DISTRIBUTORS FOOD PRODUCTS THAT
MAY CONTAIN UNDECLARED FOOD ALLERGENS
Bucks County Distributors is conducting
a nationwide recall of its entire line of food products (148 different
products) because none of them include ingredient statements. This
lack of proper ingredient statements could pose a risk to people
with food allergies - especially since many of Bucks County Distributors
products contain sulfites, colors and known food allergens such
as peanuts, milk, eggs, and tree nuts. People with extreme sensitivity
to these allergens could experience severe, even life threatening
reactions to consuming these products.
The recalled products are generally
sold in 4 ounce clear plastic cups with sealed lids. Although
the products are sold under a wide variety of names, they can all
readily be identified by a 1" X 2 ¾" white address label
that bears the name of the product, its net weight, "Distributed
By: Bucks County Distributors" and the company's phone number.
Bucks County Distributors is based
in Trevose, Pennsylvania and distributes the product throughout
the United States. To date no injuries have been reported.
Consumers or retailers who have
these product should not consume or sell them, but instead should
contact the company at 215-638-2687 to make arrangements for receiving
proper labeling for the product. Anyone who has consumed
these products and has experienced an allergic reaction should
notify their healthcare provider.
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