Ethereal Confections Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Amounts Of Milk In Chocolates
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For Immediate Release
October 21, 2015
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Ethereal Confections
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Firm Press Release
Ethereal Confections of Woodstock, IL is recalling all Inclusion Bars & Mendiants with expiration dates of 10/22/2015 through 04/15/2016 and all Meltaway Bars & Meltaways with expiration dates of 10/22/2015 through 01/15/2016, because they may contain undeclared amounts of milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or lifethreatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
Product was distributed by Ethereal Confections to retail stores throughout the United States, sold at Ethereal Confections in Woodstock, IL, and sold online at www.etherealconfections.com. Product was distributed from 4/22/2015 through 10/15/2015.
Here is a complete list of the affected products and their respective UPCs:
| SKU | UPC | Description | Exp Start Date | Exp End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CB1021 | 857234003006 | Inclusion Bar - Macadamia Nuts + Raspberries + Kaffir Lime | 10/21/2015 | 4/15/2016 |
| CB1022 | 857234003013 | Inclusion Bar - Pistachios + Cranberries + Sea Salt | 10/21/2015 | 4/15/2016 |
| CB1023 | 857234003020 | Inclusion Bar - Candied Ginger + Candied Orange Peel + Coriander | 10/21/2015 | 4/15/2016 |
| CB1024 | 857234003051 | Inclusion Bar - Strawberries + Rose Petals + Pink Peppercorns | 10/21/2015 | 4/15/2016 |
| CB1025 | 857234003037 | Inclusion Bar - Blueberries+ Cherries + Blackberries | 10/21/2015 | 4/15/2016 |
| CB1026 | 857234003068 | Inclusion Bar - Cherries + Cocoa Nibs + Cayenne | 10/21/2015 | 4/15/2016 |
| CB1027 | 857234003310 | Inclusion Bar - Strawberries + Mangoes + Chiles | 10/21/2015 | 4/15/2016 |
| CB1028 | 857234003327 | Inclusion Bar - Espresso + Cherries + Hazelnuts | 10/21/2015 | 4/15/2016 |
| CB1029 | 857234003358 | Inclusion Bar - Scorpion Pepper + Bourbon + Smoked Sea Salt + Caramel Pecans | 10/21/2015 | 4/15/2016 |
| CB1030 | 857234003334 | Inclusion Bar - Cocao Nibs + Caramel Almonds + Sea Salt | 10/21/2015 | 4/15/2016 |
| MB1021 | 857234003280 | Meltaway Bar - Black Cherry Lemonade | 10/21/2015 | 1/15/2016 |
| MB1022 | 857234003280 | Meltaway Bar - Black Cherry Lemonade | 10/21/2015 | 1/15/2016 |
| MB1023 | 857234003273 | Meltaway Bar - Blood Orange & Vanilla Bean | 10/21/2015 | 1/15/2016 |
| MB1024 | 857234003303 | Meltaway Bar - French Vanilla & Salted Almond | 10/21/2015 | 1/15/2016 |
| MDOACH | 857234003266 | Mendiant - Orange, Apricot & Carmelized Hazelnut | 10/21/2015 | 4/15/2016 |
| MDPRC | 857234003259 | Mendiant - Pistachio, Rose Petal & Candied Ginger | 10/21/2015 | 4/15/2016 |
| ML1031 | 857234003112 | Meltaways - Â 3 Piece Peppermint Meltaways | 10/21/2015 | 1/15/2016 |
| ML1032 | 857234003136 | Meltaways - 3 Piece Vanilla Sea Salt Meltaways | 10/21/2015 | 1/15/2016 |
| ML1033 | 857234003105 | Meltaways - 3 Piece Blood Orange Meltaways | 10/21/2015 | 1/15/2016 |
| ML1034 | 857234003082 | Meltaways - Piece Tahitian Vanilla Lemon Meltaways | 10/21/2015 | 1/15/2016 |
| ML1035 | 857234003129 | Meltaways - Piece Meltaways Assorted | 10/21/2015 | 1/15/2016 |
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
The recall was initiated due to FDA testing that found the presence of milk. The product, labeled as "dairy free", contains levels of milk protein that can elicit lifethreatening reactions in milk-allergic individuals.
Consumers and wholesale customers who have purchased product from Ethereal Confections meeting the above criteria are urged to contact Ethereal Confections at 8156870320 or email orders@etherealconfections.com.
Please contact Ethereal Confections 7 days a week between the hours of 9:00am and 5:00pm, Central Time Zone.
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