News: Product Recall - Casein Free Sandwich Bread

Released on: 02-05-2007

The Grainless Baker Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Dairy/Milk in Gluten and Casein Free Sandwich Bread

Lake Ariel, PA -- February 5, 2007 -- The Grainless Baker, 297 Bidwell Hill Rd., Lake Ariel, PA 18436 is recalling Gluten and Casein Free Sandwich Bread because it may contain undeclared milk protein ingredient. People who have allergies to a milk protein may run the risk of serious life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.

The recalled Gluten and Casein Free Sandwich Bread is packaged in an uncoded 18 oz. plastic bag and it was sold in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania.

The recall was initiated after routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis of the product by Food Laboratory personnel revealed the presence of a milk protein on the label.

One illness has been reported to date in connection with this problem.

Consumers who have purchased Gluten and Casein Free Sandwich Bread should return it to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 570-689-9694.