The Rhode Island Department of Health (RI DOH) advises consumers that Dean Foods of Decatur, Indiana, is voluntarily recalling Sunkist brand Frozen Mango Fruit Sorbet Bars because these products may 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 these products. While none of these products have been linked to any illness related to allergens at this time, Dean Foods is taking this precautionary measure because the mango fruit bars may contain milk, an allergen, which has not been declared on the packaging.
The following product is subject to recall: Frozen Mango Fruit Sorbet Bar--Gluten Free, Sunkist brand, 74ml bars, 6 bars per box, (Plant code 18-1681B, UPC: 851819003030).
The code date can be found on the right side flap of the box. The affected product has a date of "BEST BEFORE 2016 APR 27" and "BEST BEFORE 2016 APR 28", and was sold by retailers in Connecticut, Delaware, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Virginia.
Due to a manufacturing error, a small amount of dairy may have been mixed with the fruit bar mix. To date, no complaints or reactions have been reported.
Consumers who purchased the product listed above may discard it and return the product package to the place of purchase for a full refund or exchange. Consumers with questions can contact 1-800-587-2259 between 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Time (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time), Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has been notified of this voluntary recall.