Liz Lovely Issues Voluntary Recall On Products Due To Undeclared Dairy From Chocolate Supplier

Liz Lovely, Inc. of Waitsfield, VT, a dairy free bakery, is recalling cookie products containing chocolate or chocolate chips with undeclared dairy present in the chocolate which was purchased from a third-party chocolate manufacturer.

Liz Lovely cookie products are distributed nationwide in retail stores and through mail orders. People who have allergies to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these undeclared dairy affected products.

This voluntary recall includes the following products:

Product Packaging UPC Affected Lot#'s
Cowboy Cookies 6oz. Plastic Bag With 2 Cookies 893410000018 00497, 00504, 00515
Cowgirl Cookies 893410000056 00493, 00503, 00512
Peanut Butter Classics 893410000025 00496, 00507
Gluten Free Chocolate Fudge 893410001008 00499, 00415, 00514
Gluten Free Triple Choc. Mint 893410001122 00506
Gluten Free Chocolate Chip 893410001015 00509
Lovely Oh's 8oz. Plastic Clamshell Container 893410002111 00501, 00513
Mint Lovely Oh's 893410002159 00501, 00513
Peanut Butter Lovely Oh's 893410002289 00501, 00513
Organic Pretzels 893410002081 00501, 00513

Lot number for the 6oz. plastic bags is stamped on each 12-unit case box, but is not printed on each package. Lot number for the 8oz. containers is printed on a sticker affixed to each unit, along with a best-by date.

The recall was initiated after one allergic reaction to dairy was reported. Production of the product will resume on November 24, 2010 with 100% dairy free chocolate and updated product packaging. In the meantime, all Liz Lovely, Inc. products without chocolate or chocolate chips remain 100% dairy free.

Consumers who purchased any of the above products shipped between October 4, 2010 and November 15, 2010 are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company 8am to 5pm EST at 802-496-6390 or visit www.lizlovely.com for more information.

Source: FDA