Press Release 08/01/2007
Allergen Alert
Whole Foods Market Recalls Swiss Dark Chocolate Bars
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Irvin is alerting consumers with an allergy or sensitivity to nuts about the recall of some chocolate bars sold at Whole Foods Market stores.
Whole Foods Market® is recalling its 365 Organic Everyday Value™ Swiss Dark Chocolate Bars because they may contain almonds without listing them on the label. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to nuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. These products were distributed to and sold at Whole Foods Market stores in the following states:365 Organic Everyday Value Swiss Dark Chocolate Bars are sold in red and white wrappers with a picture of chocolate pieces and the Swiss countryside on the front. The recalled chocolate bars have a lot code that begins with the characters L71423 followed by a four digit time stamp between the times of 11:33 and 12:15, which is found on the back of the wrapper. If the coding on the package is illegible the product should also be returned. No illnesses have been reported to date.
Consumers who have purchased 365 Organic Everyday Value Swiss Dark Chocolate Bars can return it to Whole Foods Market for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at PrivateLabel.CustomerService@WholeFoods.com or at (512) 542-0656.
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