The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1020-2022·Announced 2022-05-04

Elegant Foods Lemon Sorbet Recall: Undeclared Milk Allergen

Elegant Foods is recalling Lemon Sorbet from Wisconsin due to undeclared whey protein concentrate, a milk allergen, in the product stabilizer. Consumers with milk allergies should not 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: This recall involves allergen mislabeling of a common allergen (milk) on a food product. The hazard presents risk to consumers with milk allergies; no reported illnesses have been cited in the recall notice.

Plain-English summary

Elegant Foods, LLC is recalling 12-1 gallon tubs of Elegant Foods Lemon Sorbet (code 213645A) distributed in Wisconsin. The product label fails to identify whey protein concentrate, contained in the stabilizer, as milk, creating a hazard for consumers with milk allergies.

Whey protein concentrate is derived from milk and is a significant allergen. Consumers with milk allergies may unknowingly consume the product when the allergen is not identified on the label.

Consumers who have purchased this product and have a milk allergy should not consume it. Those with concerns should consult their healthcare provider.

The recalled product

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

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)

  • 213645A

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

  • WI

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