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notyard
04-23-2009, 09:09 PM
FDA recall press release:

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Alternative Baking Company Conducts Nationwide Recall of Cookies With Chocolate Chips Because of Possible Health Risk: Undeclared Milk

Contact:
Jane Price
(916) 364-4920

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- April 16, 2009 -- Alternative Baking Company, Inc. of Sacramento, California is conducting a nationwide recall of several types of chocolate chip cookies with code dates of 015 through 036 stamped on the fold of the cellophane package in black ink. The chips appear to contain milk and have caused reactions in a few children who are highly allergic to milk according to phone calls from parents of the affected children. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk, run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

The cookies are wrapped and sold individually in retail stores and on our web site. Listed in the chart are the cookies with the pertinent information for identifying the recalled cookies.

Product /
UPC # /
Date Code
(Stamped on fold) /
Weight /
Unit

Colossal Chocolate Chip /
703741 000178 /
015 through 036 /
4.25 oz /
Each

Explosive Espresso Chocolate Chip /
703741 001014 /
015 through 036 /
4.25 oz /
Each

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip /
703741 000635 /
015 through 036 /
4.25 oz /
Each

Double Chocolate Decadence /
703741 000628 /
015 through 036 /
4.25 oz /
Each

Mac the Chip /
703741 000352 /
015 through 036 /
4.25 oz /
Each





Alternative Baking Company has since found a new company which guarantees their chocolate chips are: 100% Vegan, 100% Dairy Free and Processed on Dedicated Equipment.

Consumers are to return any of these products with the codes of 015 through 036 to the store where purchased to exchange them or to received a full refund. Consumers may also mail their cookies with the proper codes to Alternative Baking Co., 3914 Kristi Court, Sacramento, CA 95827. Our hours are Monday through Friday 8am to 4pm (PT), phone number is (888) 488-9725.

ce.moody
04-27-2009, 11:04 PM
**THE FOOD ALLERGY & ANAPHYLAXIS NETWORK SPECIAL FOOD ALLERGY ALERT NOTICE**

MILK ALLERGY ALERT
April 23, 2009

Alternative Baking Company Inc. is recalling “Colossal Chocolate Chip Cookies,” “Explosive Espresso Chocolate Chip,” “Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies,” “Double Chocolate Decadence Cookies,” and “Mac the Chip Cookies,” due to undeclared milk.

The products were distributed to retail stores nationwide and were sold on their website.

The 4.25-oz. cellophane packages have date codes 015 through 036 stamped on the fold of the package.

Colossal Chocolate Chip, 4.25-oz. UPC 703741 000178

Explosive Espresso Chocolate Chip, 4.25-oz. UPC 703741 001014

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip, 4.25-oz. UPC 703741 000635

Double Chocolate Decadence, 4.25-oz. UPC 703741 000628

Mac the Chip, 4.25-oz. UPC 703741 000352

Consumers may return the product to the place of purchase for an exchange or a refund. Consumers with questions may call (888) 488-9725.

notyard
11-07-2009, 07:43 PM
FDA class I recall still in progress:

PRODUCT
1) Explosive Espresso Chip Cookie dated 01/15/09 through 02/05/09. The product was distributed in packages of 5/4.25 oz. individually wrapped cookies. UPC is 703741 001014. Recall # F-1726-9;
2) Colossal Chocolate Chip Cookie dated 01/15/09 through 02/05/09. The product was distributed in packages of 5/4.25 oz. individually wrapped cookies. UPC is 703741 000178. Recall # F-1727-9;
3) Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie dated 01/15/09 through 02/05/09. The product was distributed in packages of 5/4.25 oz. individually wrapped cookies. UPC is 703741 000635. Recall # F-1728-9;
4) Double Chocolate Decadence Cookie dated 01/15/09 through 02/05/09. The product was distributed in packages of 5/4.25 oz. individually wrapped cookies. UPC is 703741 000628. Recall # F-1729-9;
5) Mac the Chip Cookie dated 01/15/09 through 02/05/09. The product was distributed in packages of 5/4.25 oz. individually wrapped cookies. UPC is 703741 000352. Recall # F-1730-9
CODE
"015" through "036" stamped on fold of cellophane package
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Alternative Baking Company Inc., Sacramento, CA, by letter dated March 10, 2009. Firm initiated recall is ongoing.
REASON
Chocolate Chips in cookies contain undeclared milk.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
103,618 cookies
DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide, including Alaska and Hawaii