FDA Alert: Marco Polo Brand Shrimp snacks

2010-04-05 22:26:08 (GMT) (JusticeNewsFlash.com - Justice News Flash, Product liability)

Legal news for product liability attorneys. Gold Pacific Foods and the FDA recall Marco Polo Brand Shrimp snacks.

The FDA recalls Marco Polo Brand Shrimp snacks due to an undeclared milk ingredient.

San Bernardino, CA—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) http://www.fda.gov/ and Golden Pacific Foods, Inc. have recalled Marco Polo Brand Shrimp snacks sold as Original, Onion and Garlic, and Bar-B-Que flavored. The recall was initiated after discovering they may contain an undeclared milk and soy ingredient, as reported by the FDA.

Those who have allergies to milk and soy are at risk for serious or life threatening allergic reactions if they were to consumer the product. The following products are involved in the recall:

• Marco Polo Brand Shrimp Snack Original
o Packaging: 2.5 oz plastic bag
o UPC: 24628 92482

• Marco Polo Brand Shrimp Snacks Onion & Garlic Flavored
o Packaging: 2.5 oz plastic bag
o UPC: 24628 51183

• Marco Polo Brand Shrimp Snacks Bar-B-Que Flavored
o Packaging: .5 oz plastic bag
o UPC: 24628 51083

The recalled snacks were sold nationwide through retail stores. To date, there have been no illnesses reported in connection with this recall, which was prompted after an FDA inspection found the milk and soy containing products did not have packaging that reveal the presence of the ingredients.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled Marco Polo Brand Shrimp Snacks can return the product to the place of purchase to receive a full refund. Any further questions can be directed to Golden Pacific Foods, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST at 909-464-1122.

Legal News Reporter: Nicole Howley-Legal news for product liability lawyers.