The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1018-2022·Announced 2022-05-04

Elegant Foods Blood Orange Sorbet Recalled for Undeclared Milk Allergen

Elegant Foods recalls Blood Orange Sorbet because the label fails to identify whey protein concentrate as milk. Consumers with milk allergies risk allergic reaction if they consume this product.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II with allergen mislabeling on a common allergen (milk). The label fails to disclose whey protein concentrate as a milk derivative. No illnesses or injuries have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Elegant Foods, LLC is recalling Blood Orange Sorbet manufactured at Plant #55-433 in Madison, Wisconsin. The product is sold in 1-gallon tubs under code 21351A.

The recall is due to a labeling defect: the label does not identify whey protein concentrate, which is contained in the stabilizer, as milk. Whey protein concentrate is a milk derivative and must be declared on the label per FDA allergen labeling requirements.

This recall affects consumers with milk allergies. Anyone who purchased this product and has a milk allergy should not consume it and should return it to the place of purchase.

Consumers with questions may contact Elegant Foods, LLC for more information about the recall.

The recalled product

Product
elegant foods Blood Orange Sorbet, Plant #55-433, 537 Atlas Avenue, Madison, WI 53711.
Manufacturer
Elegant Foods, LLC
Category
Food — Sorbet
Hazard
  • allergen-milk

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • 21351A

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

  • WI

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