The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1026-2022·Announced 2022-05-04

Elegant Foods Strawberry Sorbet Recalled Due to Undeclared Milk Allergen

Elegant Foods strawberry sorbet in Wisconsin is being recalled because the label fails to identify whey protein concentrate, a milk derivative, as milk. This poses a risk to consumers with milk allergies.

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 is an FDA Class II allergen mislabeling recall involving milk, a common food allergen. No illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text, so per the rubric this qualifies as High (3).

Plain-English summary

Elegant Foods, LLC is recalling elegant foods Strawberry Sorbet due to a labeling defect. The product label does not identify whey protein concentrate, a milk derivative contained in the stabilizer, as milk.

The recalled product is elegant foods Strawberry Sorbet, packaged in 24-1 gallon tubs with code 22032A, distributed in Wisconsin.

Because whey protein concentrate is a milk derivative, this unlabeled ingredient poses a risk to consumers with milk allergies who may experience allergic reactions.

Consumers with milk allergies should not consume this product. Consumers with questions should contact Elegant Foods, LLC.

The recalled product

Product
elegant foods Strawberry 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)

  • 22032A

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

  • WI

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