Cedar Crest Specialties, Inc. recalls Lezza Blue Raspberry Water Ice

Please note the following food recall.  Please check your inventory and dispose of the recalled items.  Remember there is always the possibility that your program may have received the recalled items through local donations, food salvage, purchases or food drives.    

·         On May 2, Cedar Crest Specialties, Inc. announced a recall on one lot code of Lezza Blue Raspberry Water Ice in round plastic pint containers with a lot code of 2116 because it may contain undeclared milk protein. The product was distributed to retail outlets in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota during 2006 and 2007.The product is being recalled because it may contain milk allergen protein that is not listed in the product’s ingredient statement. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk may experience a potentially serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.There is no health risk for consumers who are not allergic to milk. No other Lezza water ice products are included in this recall.There is one reported allergic reaction attributed to this product.

For full details on the recall, please visit: http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/cedarcrest05_08.html