http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/foodforlife03_08.html
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Corona, CA — March 18, 2008 — Food For Life Baking Company of Corona, California is voluntarily recalling 2,241 cases of Spelt Bread (UPC# 07347200168) because they contain spelt grain which is known to be a hybrid of wheat. People who have allergies to wheat or those with Celiac Disease may run the risk of a serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume spelt products.
The recalled products were sold nationwide through health food distributors and natural food retailers.
Food For Life Spelt Bread is sold frozen in a 24 oz. (680g) light blue package and bears either of the two following descriptions
1. Food For LIfe, Wheat Alternative Spelt Bread
2. Food For Life, Fruit Juice Sweetened Spelt Bread
Affected lot numbers are: H1847, H2042, H2136, H2435, H2872, H2974, H3224, H3460, I0485.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
The recall was initiated as a [...]
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