Hong Thai Foods Corp Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk Allergens in Golden Boy Custard Muffin Banana - 2/2/21
Company Announcement Date:
January 26, 2021
FDA Publish Date:
January 29, 2021
Product Type:
Food & Beverages
Dairy
Allergens
Reason for Announcement:
May contain undeclared milk
Company Name:
Hong Thai Foods Corp.
Brand Name:
Golden Boy
Product Description:
Custard Muffin Banana
Hong Thai Foods Corp. of Brooklyn, NY is recalling its 220 grams/7.76 ounce packages of Golden Boy Custard Muffin Banana because they may contain undeclared milk allergens. Consumers who are allergic to milk allergens may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.
The recalled Golden Boy Custard Muffin Banana were distributed nationwide in retail stores. The product comes in a 220 grams/7.76 ounce, rigid clear plastic package marked with Best Before date of 29/01/2022 on the bottom. The product UPC code is 9555719731598.
No illnesses or allergic reactions involving this product have been reported to date.
The recall was initiated after routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis by Food Laboratory personnel revealed the presence of undeclared milk allergens in the 220 grams/7.76 ounce packages of Golden Boy Custard Muffin Banana which did not declare a milk ingredient on the label.
Consumers who have purchased 220 grams/7.76 ounce packages of Golden Boy Custard Muffin Banana are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at (718) 237-1511.
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* We believe that none of the product being recalled were processed or offered through the national office
* We strongly encourage you to notify your agencies within one business day from receipt of this notice.
* ALL cased and uncased inventories, both at the member level and agency level, need to be checked. This product may have entered member and agency warehouses through salvage, local donations, TEFAP, local purchases, retail pickups, food drives, or other avenues.
* For additional local details, please contact the Health Department(s) for the area(s) your food bank serves.
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