Over 29,000 kg of butter recalled in US for skipping one key word: Milk
The butter distributed to 500 grams of blocks under the label of NH European -style butter was packed in 1,800 cases. Each case contained 36 butter blocks and was sent to 12 distribution centers in the United States and one in the Dominican Republic. The company launched the recall on July 14th.
Not listed as milk material
Although butter is made of cream derived from milk, the component is not explicitly specified on the label. Milk is considered a large allergen and should be reported in accordance with FDA regulations.
The FDA defines a class II recall as “the use or exposure of a violation product may cause temporary or medically recycled negative health results or serious negative health results are likely to be.
The disease has not yet been reported
Until now, there is no report of any allergic reaction connected to the recalled butter. However, the neglect is considered serious due to the risk causes people with milk allergy. FDA suggested that if someone with milk allergies consume butter and experience symptoms, they should immediately stop eating food, evaluate the need to use emergency medication (such as epinephrine) and receive medical aid ”.
Understanding the risks of food allergy
Food allergies can cause reactions ranging from mild discomfort such as hive or swelling to life -threatening conditions such as anaphylaxis. This occurs when the immune system reaches aggressively and can cause shock if it is not treated immediately. In order to prevent such risks, FDA requires that food packaging should clearly indicate the presence of eight main allergies, including milk. A labeling error caused some vodka -containing tin boxes to be wrong packaging as non -alcoholic Santius Astro Vibe energy drinks.
