Boulder Brands, Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Earth Balance Vegan White Cheddar Mac & Cheese and Earth Balance Vegan Cheddar Mac & Cheese Due to Possible Dairy Allergen Contamination
Boulder, CO (December 8, 2016) — Boulder Brands, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Earth Balance Vegan White Cheddar Mac & Cheese and Earth Balance Vegan Cheddar Mac & Cheese. The products are being recalled as the health and safety of our consumers as our top priority. Boulder Brands initiated the recall after being informed by consumers that the product may contain a dairy allergen. People with a dairy allergy or sensitivity run the risk of a serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.
The Food and Drug Association has been made aware of this recall. Several consumers have informed the Company concerning allergic reactions suggesting the presence of a dairy allergen.
The recalled products were distributed nationally. All affected distributors and retail customers are being notified and the affected products are being removed from store shelves.
All products expiring in 2017 are being recalled. The recalled items can be identified by the code embossed on the bottom of the package. The ‘17’ in the code identifies product that will expire in 2017. Only the following products are affected by this recall:
| Description | Retail UPC | Best When Used By Dates | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earth Balance Vegan Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese 6oz Package | 0 33776 08050 1 | 27JAN17RX 28JAN17RX 11MAR17RX 14MAR17RX 15MAR17RX 06JUN17RX 07JUN17RX | 08JUN17RX 09JUN17RX 31AUG17RX 01SEP17RX 02SEP17RX 06SEP17RX 07SEP17RX | 08NOV17RX 09NOV17RX 30NOV17RX 01DEC17RX 02DEC17RX 05DEC17RX 06DEC17RX |
| (see code date embossed on the bottom of the package) | ||||
| Earth Balance Vegan White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese 6oz Package | 0 33776 08052 5 | 29JAN17RX 01FEB17RX 15MAR17RX 16MAR17RX 26AUG17RX | 29AUG17RX 30AUG17RX 31AUG17RX 04NOV17RX | 07NOV17RX 08NOV17RX 29NOV17RX 30NOV17RX |
| (see code date embossed on the bottom of the package) | ||||
No other Earth Balance products or any other products produced by Boulder Brands are affected by this recall.
Consumers who have an allergy to dairy should not consume these products. Affected product may be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Boulder Brands at 1-888-299-7646.
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