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BumbleBar, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Dairy in "Chocolate Crisp" BumbleBars

NEWS RELEASE



Contact:  BumbleBar, Inc.
          1-800-964-4832

For Immediate Release

Vashon, WA - August 7, 2001 -- Golden Temple, Inc., as the manufacturer of the BumbleBar products, has determined that an ingredient, milk, has been unintentionally added to 1.6 oz. BumbleBar's Chocolate Crisp bar. Therefore, BumbleBar, Inc., is voluntarily recalling its 1.6 oz. Chocolate Crisp BumbleBars (UPC 7-60590-10072-5). People who have allergies or severe sensitivities to dairy are urged not to consume the affected product.

The problem has been isolated to 86 cases, manufactured between 3/31/01 to 7/25/01. The lot codes are printed on the case exterior near the label, on the carton, or inside flap of the carton. The lot codes affected are: 21802, 22302, 31402, 31702, 32202, 32402, 32902, 40602, 41202, 41902, 42302, 42602, 51602, 52302. These lots were distributed in the states of Washington, California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, and Arizona.

The problem was discovered in the ingredient purchasing specification for the organic chocolate used in the bars. Specifications have been changed and production has resumed with a non-dairy chocolate. The recall notice has also been issued to the distributors who are currently returning product and putting dairy free product back into distribution. No illnesses have been reported in connection with this problem.

Consumers who have purchased the 1.6 oz. Chocolate Crisp BumbleBars with the above lot numbers are urged to return the product and receive replacement product. Consumers are requested to call 1-800-964-4832 and speak to our customer service representative for return information.

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