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Weis Markets Recalls Weis Baker's Basket 18 Ct Fruit Miniatures and 2 lb Platters of Mini-Fruit Diamonds

Jenny Albano — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 16:00:31 GMT

Weis Markets, in conjunction with the CPSC, is recalling Weis Baker's Basket 18 Ct Fruit Miniatures and 2 lb Platters of Mini-Fruit Diamonds because of undeclared walnuts in the products. The two pound platters of Mini-Fruit Diamonds come in four varieties - Nut Diamond, Cheese Raspberry, Apricot and Mixed assortment. People who are allergic to walnuts could suffer severe allergic reactions if these products are consumed.

These products, which were sold in Weis Markets' Bakeries, have been removed from store shelves and destroyed. The 18-count Fruit miniatures come in clear plastic containers and the two pound Mini Fruit Diamonds are packaged in a platter with a clear top. The UPC and code dates are listed below.

The problem with the Weis Market's products was discovered after a customer contacted the company to complain. The recalled Fruit Miniatures and Mini-Fruit Diamonds were sold at Weis Markets including its Mr. Z's, King's and Scot's Lo-Cost units in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New York, New Jersey and West Virginia.

The sell by date of the recalled product is 1/5/08 and the UPC Codes are:
UPC 210100-00000 18 Ct Fruit Miniatures
UPC 210112-00000 2 lb Fruit Miniature Platters

For more information on this subject, please refer to our section on Defective and Dangerous Products.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Jenny Albano

Charlemagne Chocolatiers Recalls Charlemagne Dark Chocolate Organic Bars Due to Undeclared Ingredient

Jenny Albano — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 00:16:24 GMT

Charlemagne Chocolatiers of Belgium is recalling 5,000 units of its dark chocolate organic bars because the bars may contain undeclared milk protein. A consumer that eats these chocolate bars and is allergic to milk may have a severe allergic reaction that could result in adverse health risks or even death.

The chocolate bars were distributed in the U.S. in the following states: Michigan, California, New Jersey, New York and Maryland.

The following kinds of chocolate bars are being recalled:
- Charlemagne Dark with Coffee 50 gr.(1.75 oz.) (UPC= 5 425001 204038)
- Charlemagne Dark with Cinnamon 50 gr.(1.75 oz.) (UPC= 5 425001 204052)
- Charlemagne Dark with Orange 50 gr.(1.75 oz.) (UPC= 5 425001 204021)
- Charlemagne Dark with Green tea 50 gr.(1.75 oz.) (UPC= 5 425001 204045)
- Charlemagne Plain Dark with Belize Chocolate. 50 gr.(1.75 oz.) (UPC= 5 425001 204014)

The packaging on these products do not include milk protein in the list of ingredients and do not contain an allergen statement. So far no illnesses have been reported to the company from consumers in the U.S. The problem was discovered when the bars were tested for milk protein by the FDA after hearing about a recall in Canada.

For more information on this subject, please refer to our section on Defective and Dangerous Products.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Jenny Albano