Kent, WA Firm Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Shellfish in Tofu Pad Thai Bowl and Thai Noodle Salad

Contact:
Consumer:
Bill Tarazawich
214-354-1662

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 22, 2014 – Real Foods of Kent, WA is initiating a voluntary recall of 299 units of Tofu Pad Thai Bowl and 178 units of Thai Noodle Salad due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. The product contains shellfish (shrimp), a known allergen which is not declared on the product label. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to shellfish (shrimp) run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

The product subject to the recall:

There were 2 units produced on 12/18/14 with a best by of 12/23/14 and 2 units produced on 12/19/14 with a best by of 12/24/14. The 4 units were shipped to one Fred Meyer store in Kent, WA.

There were a total of 295 units produced on 12/18/14, 12/19/14 and 12/20/14 and were shipped to a limited number of QUALITY FOOD CENTERS stores in Washington State and Oregon only. This product was distributed and sold to Quality Food Centers stores in the following cities: Belfair, WA; Tacoma, WA; Port Townsend, WA; Lacey, WA; Portland, OR; Vancouver, WA; Kent, WA; Seattle, WA; Mercer Island, WA; Bellevue, WA; Kirkland, WA; Bothell, WA; Redmond, WA; Issaquah, WA; North Bend, WA; Mukilteo, WA; Bothell, WA; Lynnwood, WA; Sequim, WA; Edmonds, WA; Everett, WA; Mill Creek, WA; Mt. Lake Terrace, WA; Enumclaw, WA; Renton, WA; Stanwood, WA; Maple Valley, WA; Gig Harbor, WA; and Pt. Hadlock, WA.

There were a total of 178 units produced on 12/14/14 through 12/19/14 and were shipped to a limited number of Haggen/Top Foods stores in Washington State and Oregon State only. This product was distributed and sold to Haggen/Top Foods stores in the following cities: Olympia, WA; Bellingham, WA; Burlington, WA; Stanwood, WA; Snohomish, WA; Ferndale, WA; Mt. Vernon, WA; Lake Stevens, WA; Marysville, WA; Auburn, WA; Puyallup, WA; Woodinville, WA; Aberdeen, WA and Tualatin, OR.

No other products or code dates are affected by this recall. This recall is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

There have been no adverse reactions or illnesses attributed to the recalled item.

Customers who have purchased this product and are sensitive to shellfish (shrimp) products or have shellfish (shrimp) allergies should not consume the above-mentioned product. This product may be returned to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Consumers may call Bill Tarazawich at 214-354-1662 for any further information Monday to Friday, between the hours of 8am-5pm (PST).