Gilster - Mary Lee Corp. Issues a Recall For Undeclared Milk Allergen in Essential Everyday® Chicken Coating

For Immediate Release

January 8, 2018

Contact

Consumers

618-826-2361 ext. 3283 or 3035

Consumers

573-547-8345 ext. 2035

Announcement

January 8, 2018 - Gilster-Mary Lee, 520 Old St. Mary’s Road, of Perryville, Missouri, is voluntarily recalling one lot of Essential Everyday® Coat & Bake Original Chicken coating, UPC 41303-01572 at the consumer level because it may contain undeclared milk.  People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The only lot involved is Essential Everyday® Coat & Bake Original Chicken coating, packaged in 6-oz. cartons which have a Best By date of NOV 15 18 D04  (UPC# 41303-01572).  Consumers should return the product to the store for a full refund or discard it.

The product was distributed to SUPERVALU distribution centers in New Stanton, PA, Fort Wayne, IN, Urbana, IL, and Anniston, AL. Gilster-Mary Lee Corp. became aware of the mispackaging after receiving a customer complaint.  No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this coating mix.

For questions, consumers can call Gilster-Mary Lee Corp. at 618-826-2361 ext. 3283 or 3035, 573-547-8345 ext. 2035 from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm CST Monday - Friday.

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