FindLaw Class Action and Mass Tort Center: Recalls: Food, Drugs and Medical Devices: Moonstruck Chocolate Co. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg Whites in Their Moonstruck Chocolatier Classic 9 pc., Classic 16 pc. and 12 pc. Spring Collections
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Moonstruck Chocolate Co. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg Whites in Their Moonstruck Chocolatier Classic 9 pc., Classic 16 pc. and 12 pc. Spring Collections
NEWS RELEASE
Contact: Diana B. Endicott
503-247-3448 ext. 204
For Immediate Release
Moonstruck Chocolate Co. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg Whites in Their Moonstruck Chocolatier Classic 9 pc., Classic 16 pc. and 12 pc. Spring Collections
Portland, OR - May 9, 2002 -- Moonstruck Chocolate Co., of Portland, Oregon
is recalling their Moonstruck Chocolatier Classic 9 pc., Classic 16 pc. and
12 pc. Spring Collection boxes. Each of these boxed collections contains a single
Toffee Truffle with a small flower decoration appliqué found to contain
undeclared egg whites. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to egg
whites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they
consume this product.
The recalled Toffee Truffle can be found in Moonstruck's Classic 9 pc., Classic
16 pc., and 12 pc. Spring Collection boxes distributed through retail stores
located in Illinois, Indiana, Connecticut, Oregon, and California, and nationwide
mail-order service. The product will have a "best enjoyed by date"
up through July 19, 2002. Less than fourteen hundred boxed collections are affected
by the recall.
There have been no reported illnesses to date.
The recall was initiated after it was discovered that product containing egg
whites (small flower decoration on the Toffee Truffle) was distributed in packaging
that did not reveal the presence of egg whites. Subsequent investigation indicated
a problem with the company's reevaluation process of outsourced material ingredient
contents.
Current packaging of this product has been corrected with the proper labeling
of "contains egg whites." Requests for refunds or replacement product
will be honored.
Consumers with questions may contact the company at: 1-800-557-MOON.
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