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FDA Statement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Statement
June 25, 2004

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FDA Issues Nationwide Alert on Bucks County Distributors Food Products That May Contain Undeclared Food Allergens

Bucks County Distributors is conducting a nationwide recall of its entire line of food products (148 different products) because none of them include ingredient statements. This lack of proper ingredient statements could pose a risk to people with food allergies - especially since many of Bucks County Distributors products contain sulfites, colors and known food allergens such as peanuts, milk, eggs, and tree nuts. People with extreme sensitivity to these allergens could experience severe, even life threatening reactions to consuming these products.

The recalled products are generally sold in 4 ounce clear plastic cups with sealed lids. Although the products are sold under a wide variety of names, they can all readily be identified by a 1” X 2 ¾” white address label that bears the name of the product, its net weight, “Distributed By: Bucks County Distributors” and the company's phone number.

Bucks County Distributors is based in Trevose, Pennsylvania and distributes the product throughout the United States. To date no injuries have been reported.

Consumers or retailers who have these product should not consume or sell them, but instead should contact the company at 215-638-2687 to make arrangements for receiving proper labeling for the product. Anyone who has consumed these products and has experienced an allergic reaction should notify their healthcare provider.

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