FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE -- December 13, 2008 -- Kashi Company of LaJolla, CA is
recalling a limited number of canisters of Kashi GOLEAN Powder
Chocolate Energy Shake Mix because they contain undeclared milk.
People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk, run
the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they
consume this product.
The product
was distributed to grocery, health food, pharmacy and on-line
retailers nationwide.
The product
is packaged in a 14.8 oz – canister with a bar code of 18627
71000. Canisters with a Better if Used by Date stamped on the
bottom of the canister between the dates of JAN 17 2009 and NOV
15 2009 are included in this alert.
No allergic
reactions have been reported to date.
The recall
was initiated after it was discovered that a limited number of
Kashi GOLEAN Chocolate Energy Shake mix canisters did not declare
whey caseinate, a milk ingredient, in the ingredient statement.
Consumers
who have a Kashi GOLEAN Chocolate Energy Shake Mix canister with
a bar code of 18627 71000 and Better if Used by Date stamped on
the bottom between the dates of JAN 17 2009 and NOV 15 2009 should
call the Kashi Consumer Response center at 1-877-747-2467.