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Trader Joe’s Recalls Candy

On March 25, the FDA released a food recall notice from Trader Joe’s. Trader Joe’s voluntarily recalled jelly sticks due to undeclared milk content. All Trader Joe’s Chocolate Orange Sticks and Trader Joe’s Chocolate Raspberry Sticks have been removed from shelves nationwide. A full refund is available to customers who return the affected products.

Due to the unexpected milk content, the dark chocolate coating may appear lighter than normal. Persons with a milk allergy or sensitivity may experience adverse reactions after consuming the recalled candy. Two allergic reactions have been reported in connection with the recalled jelly sticks.

Recalled English Muffins

Flower Foods, Inc has voluntarily recalled Cobblestone Bread Co. Wheat English Muffins due to undeclared milk. The affected products bear UPC # 0 72250 01316 1 and best by dates of October 28, 2015 through April 10, 2016. Those who are lactose intolerant risk an allergic reaction by consuming the recalled English muffins.

Stores in the following states may have distributed the recalled products: Connecticut, Delaware, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia. The recalled muffins may also have been sold in stores in Washington DC.

Customers are encouraged to return any products affected by this recall for a refund or product replacement.

Meijer Rolls Recalled

R.W. Bakers Co. issued a recall for 8 count packages of “Meijer Plain Knot Rolls” due to the possibility of undeclared peanuts. People with peanut allergies risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction by consuming the affected products.

The recalled “Meijer Knot Rolls” were distributed in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Kentucky. The rolls were sold between the dates of 3/6/16 and 3/28/16. The recalled rolls may be identified by lot number 16061, production date 3/1/16, and UPC code 0-41250-09971-0.

Consumers are urged to return the recalled rolls to place of purchase where they will receive a full refund.