See’s Candies, Inc. Recalls Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Due to Undeclared Milk
February 13, 2008—Denver—The Colorado Department
of Public Health and Environment’s
Consumer Protection Division Wednesday advised consumers who
may have
purchased 16-oz. bags of See’s Candies Semi-Sweet Chocolate
Chips to
dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase for
a full
refund. The product has been recalled by See’s Candies, Inc.
of San
Francisco, Calif. because it may contain undeclared traces
of milk. The recalled product bears code dates of 30757,
31327, 32067, 33157 and
23397 and is sold in black and white See’s logo flexible
bags.
Product was distributed through See’s-owned retail shops in
Arizona,
California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Nevada, New
Mexico,
Oregon, Utah and Washington. Licensees of See’s also sold
the product
in Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Nebraska, Texas and, overseas, in
Japan and
Hong Kong.
Patty Klocker, a program manager for the Colorado
Department of Public
Health and Environment’s Consumer Protection Division, said,
“People
who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the
risk of
serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they
consume these
products.”
One reported allergic reaction linked to the product has
been reported
but none have been reported in Colorado. Klocker said
Colorad
o See’s retail shops have been contacted and the
recalled product has been removed from store shelves.
Klocker said for general questions about the recall or if
the product
was received through mail order or direct shipment,
consumers may
contact See’s Consumer Affairs at 1-800-789-7337 for
information and
product return instructions. --30-- |
