Ashdon Farms, one of two companies licensed by Girl Scouts of the USA to produce Girl Scout-branded nuts and chocolates, has informed us that the Honey Mustard Pretzel Mix sold on or before November 15, 2015 is being recalled. While whey is listed in the ingredients statement, milk is not declared in the contains statement on the product label. Those who are allergic to milk should not consume this product. Distribution of the product should be discontinued at this time until new product arrives for replacement.
Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast has alerted area Girl Scout troops involved in the fall product sale of this issue and asked that the distribution of the product be discontinued. There have been no reports of illness or injury associated with this product.
Ashdon Farms is currently correcting the label at the distribution level so that all product distributed to consumers on or after Nov 16, 2015 will correctly declare the milk allergen. Affected packages can be identified by the contains statement found immediately below the ingredient listing. The contains statement on incorrect labels reads “Contains: Cashews, Almonds, Soy, Wheat.” Packages with the correct label read “Contains: Cashews, Almonds, Soy, Wheat, Milk.”
Troop leaders and product sale volunteers may accept unopened Honey Mustard Pretzel Mix products from customers and replace them with new ones. We anticipate new products arriving to the cupboards on Friday; however, we recommend calling and checking prior to picking up new product inventory.
Milk allergic consumers who have purchased the product may contact Ashdon Farms at 800-274-3666 for substitution with a non-milk containing product. For volunteers and parents involved in the GSCCC Fall Product Program, please provide this information to those customers who purchased Honey Mustard Pretzel Mix on or before November 15. If you have questions, email fallproducts@gsccc.org.
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