FindLaw Class Action and Mass Tort Center: Recalls: Food, Drugs and Medical Devices: Colt, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Truffle Babies and Mighty Marshmallows
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Colt, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Truffle Babies and Mighty Marshmallows
NEWS RELEASE
Contact: Mackenzie Colt
(615) 251-0100
For Immediate Release
Colt, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Truffle Babies and Mighty Marshmallows
Nashville, TN - January 15, 2002 -- Colt, Inc. of Nashville, Tennessee is recalling
Truffle Babies and Mighty Marshmallows (chocolate dipped marshmallows) because
the products contain milk not listed on the labeling. 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.
Truffle Babies were distributed in bulk containers nationwide to retail stores.
Mighty Marshmallows were distributed in bulk containers nationwide to gift basket
manufacturers and florists
Truffle Babies are a chocolate, peanut butter, and almond confection individually
wrapped, one-ounce pieces.
Mighty Marshmallows are a chocolate dipped marshmallow, individually wrapped
in clear cellophane with no ingredient statement
No illnesses have been reported to date.
The recall was initiated after it was noted during an FDA inspection that one
product was incorrectly labeled and one product was unlabeled. Both products
were distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of milk.
Consumers with questions on the product should contact Mr. Josh Horn (615)
251-0100 for additional information and product return.
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