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I know alot of folks shop at Whole Foods and some are allergic to  
nuts.  For those who do not get the FDA recall notices, I wanted to  
pass this one on to you.

Bren
Madwoman Foods

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> From: FDA Recalls <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: August 1, 2007 5:47:10 AM CDT
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Whole Foods Market Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Nuts  
> in 365 Organic Everyday Value Swiss Dark Chocolate Bars
> Reply-To: FDA Recalls <[log in to unmask]>
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> Recall -- Firm Press Release
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>
> Whole Foods Market Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Nuts in 365  
> Organic Everyday Value Swiss Dark Chocolate Bars
>
> Contact:
> Kate Lowery
> (512) 542-0390
>
> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Austin, TX -- July 31, 2007 – Whole Foods  
> Market® is recalling 365 Organic Everyday Value™ Swiss Dark  
> Chocolate Bars because they may contain undeclared almonds. People  
> who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to nuts run the risk of  
> serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these  
> products.
>
> These products were distributed to and sold at Whole Foods Market  
> stores in the following states: Alabama, Colorado, Connecticut,  
> Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana,  
> Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska,  
> New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio,  
> Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia,  
> Washington DC, and Wisconsin.
>
> 365 Organic Everyday Value Swiss Dark Chocolate Bars are sold in  
> red and white wrappers with a picture of chocolate pieces and the  
> Swiss countryside on the front. The recalled chocolate bars have a  
> lot code that begins with the characters L71423 followed by a four  
> digit time stamp between the times of 11:33 and 12:15, which is  
> found on the back of the wrapper. If the coding on the package is  
> illegible the product should also be returned. No illnesses have  
> been reported to date.
>
> The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the product  
> containing almonds was distributed in packaging that did not reveal  
> the presence of nuts. Subsequent investigation indicates the  
> problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the producer's  
> packaging processes.
>
> Consumers who have purchased 365 Organic Everyday Value Swiss Dark  
> Chocolate Bars can return it to Whole Foods Market for a full  
> refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at (512)  
> 542-0656 or at [log in to unmask]
>
> ###
>
> FDA's Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts Page: http:// 
> www.fda.gov/opacom/7alerts.html
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