Magic Valley Fresh Frozen, Inc. Foods Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Milk In Breaded Okra

 

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Contact:

George Calhoon

956-994-8947

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 10, 2011
-McAllen, TX Magic Valley Fresh Frozen, Inc. announced today that
it is voluntarily recalling breaded okra produced under the HEB
label from July 1, 2010 through January 31, 2011 because the
product may contain undeclared whey (a milk ingredient).

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 breaded okra was produced by Magic Valley Fresh Frozen, Inc. in
McAllen, Texas and sold in retail grocery stores in the state of
Texas under the HEB label. The recalled product is packaged in
24 ounce and 5 pound plastic poly bags with UPC codes 0 41220 71747
7 (5 pound), and 0 41220 26172 7 (24 ounce) located on the back of
the poly bag. Affected lot codes are listed below and are also
found on the back of the poly bag.

5 pound 0
41220 71747
7         
                       
24 ounce 0 41220 261727

 

No allergic reactions or illnesses have been reported to
date. 

Retailers are removing the product from the store
shelves. Consumers can return the product to their place of
purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions can contact
the company at 956-994-8947 (8:00am to 5:00 pm Central Time).

 

 

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