Date of Recall:
February 11, 2008

Products Recalled:
Annie's Naturals All-Natural Shiitake & Sesame Vinaigrette

Product Information:
The recalled product comes in 8 fl. oz. bottles.  Consumers can most easily identify impacted product by looking at the product labels - the front label says Shiitake & Sesame Vinaigrette, but the back label and ingredient statement say Low Fat Honey Mustard Vinaigrette. Only dressings with UPC # 0-92325-33319-2 with a Best By Date of 02/20/09/1/E and 02/20/09/2/E are affected.

Recalling Firm:
Annie's Naturals
Napa, CA

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-288-1089.
 
Problem/Reason for Recall:
The recalled product may contain undeclared soy and wheat.  People with allergies or severe sensitivities to soy or wheat run the risk of serious or life-threatening reaction if they consume the recalled product.

There have been no illnesses or injuries reported to date.  Anyone concerned about an illness/injury should contact a physician immediately.

The problem occurred during a product changeover when back labels for Honey Mustard Vinaigrette were commingled with back labels for all-natural Shiitake Sesame Vinaigrette. The Honey Mustard Vinaigrette products were unaffected.

Organic Shiitake & Sesame Vinaigrette, 16 oz. bottles of Shiitake & Sesame Vinaigrette, and other Annie's Naturals products are not affected by this recall.

Consumers who have purchased 8 fl oz all natural Shiitake & Sesame Vinaigrette are urged to return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund or may call Annie's Naturals Consumer Relations at 1.800.288.1089 to obtain a coupon for a free product.

Amount recalled:    Approximately 686 cases

Distribution:     Affected product was shipped to grocery and natural food stores in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Washington, between December 20, 2007 and February 6, 2008.

Press Release:      Yes 

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