Pinnacle Foods recalls Duncan Hines Signature Swiss Chocolate Cake Mix 16.5 oz cartons due to incorrect labeling as non-milk containing when milk was used in production.
A natural flavoring containing a milk ingredient was inadvertently used to manufacture the Duncan Hines Signature Swiss Chocolate Cake Mix, 16.5 oz. cartons and the Duncan Hines Swiss Moist Deluxe Swiss Chocolate (Chocolate Suizo) 16.5 oz. cartons. The incorrect labeling was used on this product declaring that these products were a NON-milk containing product.
Pinnacle Foods is recalling Duncan Hines Signature Swiss Chocolate Cake Mix 16.5 oz cartons because they accidentally used a milk ingredient in production but labeled them as non-milk containing. This means people who use these products may be consuming milk without realizing it, which could be a concern for those with milk allergies.
The cake mix was manufactured using a natural flavoring that contains milk, but it was incorrectly labeled as a non-milk product. This means individuals with milk allergies could be exposed to milk if they consume the product without knowing it.
People who own or use Duncan Hines Signature Swiss Chocolate Cake Mix 16.5 oz cartons with the specific UPC and lot number mentioned in the recall are affected. Those with milk allergies are at higher risk due to potential accidental consumption of milk.
Check for Duncan Hines Signature Swiss Chocolate Cake Mix 16.5 oz cartons with UPC 6 44209 41120 7 and Case Lot #6521017E31 that were distributed by Pinnacle Foods in New Jersey with a Best By date of January 21, 2017.
Look for the UPC 6 44209 41120 7 and Case Lot #6521017E31 on the carton.
The product contains milk but was labeled as non-milk containing. People with milk allergies should avoid it.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so you can check if you have the specific lot number and UPC mentioned in the recall.
No, the hazard is only a labeling error that could affect people with milk allergies, not a physical safety risk.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Duncan Hines to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-1247-2016 — Duncan Hines Duncan Hines Hello, I own a Duncan Hines that is covered by recall F-1247-2016 from Duncan Hines. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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