Meal recalled due to undeclared milk allergen

The US FDA has issued a product recall press release to confirm that Osem USA, Inc. is initiating a voluntary recall of 1.94 oz Osem Creamy Pasta Chicken Flavor – Meals-on-the-Go with any production code. This product is being recalled because the package may actually contain traces of milk not declared on the label.

The recall of this product is of concern only to those individuals who have allergies to milk. Consumption may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction in persons with allergies to milk. Concerned customers should return the product to the store they bought for a full refund. Customers who have consumed the product and feel they are experiencing symptoms should contact their physician.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the product contains trace amounts of milk proteins, which were added unintentionally and are not listed in the ingredient statement.

Osem in Israel has received one report of adverse reaction to this product from a person with known milk allergy. For more details follow the link.

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