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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 12, 2010
–HORSHAM, PA – Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc. is recalling Bimbo
brand Soft White Bread (1 lb. 4 oz. or 567 grams) sold in
California, Idaho, Oregon and Washington because it may contain
undeclared milk. People who have an allergy to milk run the risk of
life threatening or serious allergic reaction if they consume the
product.
The product being recalled has a red band of color above the
clear bag window on the front of bread bag and square lock tab
closures in the colors and dates as follows:
white tab – 6/14 or 6/21
blue tab – 6/15
tan tab – 6/17
green tab – 6/18
red tab – 6/20
The company announced the recall after it was discovered that
the product containing milk was distributed in packaging that did
not reveal the presence of milk.
The company has received no reports of illness or injuries.
All products with the above code dates are being removed from
store shelves. No other Bimbo brand products are affected.
Consumers with allergies to milk who have purchased the product can
return the product to its place of purchase for a full
refund.Consumers with questions may contact the company at
1-800-984-0989 at any time 24 hours a day.
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