Recall on Galaxy Vegan Grated Topping Parmesean Flavor

[LeftyMom]

Galaxy Nutritional Foods Voluntarily Recalls 4 oz. Vegan Parmesan Flavor Grated Soy Topping
Saturday July 15, 11:48 am ET


ORLANDO, Fla., July 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Galaxy Nutritional Foods, Inc. of Orlando, Florida is voluntarily recalling all production codes of their 4 oz. "Vegan Parmesan Flavor Grated Soy Topping" because the product may contain traces of undeclared milk ingredients. Individuals with allergies or sensitivity to milk run the risk of mild to possibly serious allergic reactions, and should not consume this product.
This product is distributed nationwide through natural, specialty food stores and supermarkets. The individual product labeling identifies the products as being manufactured for Galaxy Nutritional Foods, Inc., Orlando, Florida. No other Galaxy products are affected by this recall. There have been no serious adverse events reported, however there have been 2 reports from consumers of mild allergic reactions.

The Vegan Parmesan Flavor Grated Soy Topping is packaged in a 4 oz shaker canister with a dark purple label, with a UPC code of 77172-64000. Of the 39,288 shaker canisters distributed, the majority is being held in warehouse locations and has not reached consumers. The following expiration code dates are impacted:


04/01/07
04/15/07
04/29/07
05/27/07

This recall was voluntarily initiated by Galaxy Nutritional Foods, Inc. immediately after it was discovered that the product may contain traces of undeclared milk ingredients. The voluntary recall is being done with the knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration.

Consumers who have purchased this product are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or destroy the product. Consumers with questions may contact Galaxy Nutritional Foods at 1-800-441-9419 ext. 224

About Galaxy Nutritional Foods

Galaxy Nutritional Food, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: GXYF - News) develops and globally markets plant-based cheese and dairy alternatives, as well as processed organic cheese and cheese food to grocery and natural foods retailers, mass merchandisers and foodservice accounts. Veggie, the leading brand in the grocery cheese alternative category and the Company's top selling product group, is primarily merchandised in the produce section and provides calcium and protein without cholesterol, saturated fat or trans-fat. Other popular brands include: Rice, Veggy, Vegan, and Wholesome Valley. Galaxy Nutritional Foods, Inc. is dedicated to developing nutritious products to meet the taste and dietary needs of today's increasingly health conscious consumers. For more information, visit, http://www.galaxyfoods.com.

Galaxy Nutritional Foods, Inc. is headquartered in Orlando, Florida, and its common stock is quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol "GXYF".
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This stuff sure is in stores, I just checked the can in my fridge and it's one of the included dates. Fuck. :grr:

[flamingyouth]

1. Great - I just bought some yesterday

:eyes:

[LeftyMom]

2. Take the recall notice with you if you take it back

The co-op here kept my copy to post because it was the first they'd heard of it. They still had the recalled stuff on the shelves.

[flamingyouth]

3. Thanks for the tip.

Obviously my co-op doesn't know either, since as of late yesterday they were still selling it too. :(

[Robeson]

4. Does this mean they are running the vegan cheese through the same....

...equipment that they are running their organic cheese through?...:shrug:

[LeftyMom]

5. I assume so, at least the soy cheese with casien.

I looked back through a few years of thier old press releases and it doesn't appear that they've had this problem before, but unfortunately shared equipment is more common than not and we kinda have to hope adequate cleaning is occuring to prevent cross-contamination, since for most products there isn't an option made on dedicated vegan equipment. I'm guessing that was the issue in this case.