Jan 11, 2012: Blount Fine Foods Rip Roarin' Crab Soup (US)

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Blount Fine Foods Announces Rip Roar'N Crab Soup Recall For Undeclared Milk, Wheat And Crab Allergens

Contact:
Consumer:
1-800-274-2526

Media:
Larry Marchese
LegionThirteen
(617) 733-8899
lmarchese@legionthirteen.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - January 11, 2012 - Blount Fine Foods of Fall River, MA is recalling a single date code of Blount Fine Foods branded Rip Roarin' Crab Soup in 16 ounce retail cup pack size because of undeclared milk, wheat and crab allergens. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk, wheat or crab run the risk of suffering serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume this product.

Product:
Blount Fine Foods branded Rip Roarin' Crab Soup 16oz retail cup
Product Code: 71116             Lot Number: 1202117D              Use or Freeze By: 2/10/2012

The Rip Roarin' Crab Soup back label incorrectly identifies the product as Manhattan Clam Chowder and the ingredient statement does not declare the allergens-milk, wheat or crab.

The lot code and sell by date are printed in black ink on the bottom of the cup.

No other products or date codes are affected by this recall.

The product was distributed to select Whole Foods Retail stores on the Eastern Coast of the United States

No illnesses have been reported to date.

Consumers who have purchased item listed above with affected lot number are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers who have health-related concerns should contact their physician. Consumers with questions may contact the Blount Fine Foods at 1-800-274-2526, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Eastern Time. Additional information is available at www.blountfinefoods.com1