The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0842-2013·Announced 2012-12-26

Cook's Delight Lobster Base Recalled for Undeclared Milk Allergen

Williams West & Witt's Products Company is recalling Cook's Delight Lobster Base because the label failed to identify milk as an ingredient. Consumers with a milk allergy are at risk of serious allergic reactions.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves allergen mislabeling on a common allergen (milk), which fits the rubric criteria for a High severity score (3), particularly as no specific illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Williams West & Witt's Products Company is voluntarily recalling #226 Cook's Delight Lobster Base, available in 30-pound and 5-pound packages. The product was packed by Integrative Flavors in Michigan City, Indiana. The recall involves 516 pounds of the product, specifically Lot 091210A.

The recall was initiated because the ingredient label did not identify the source of the butter and cream ingredients as milk, which is a major food allergen. The FDA classifies this as a Class II recall, indicating a situation that may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences.

The product was distributed in the United States, including Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, New York, and Wisconsin. Consumers with a milk allergy who consume this product run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction. Individuals should check their pantries for this specific lot number and dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
#226 Cook's Delight Lobster Base, Net Weight 30 Pounds; 5 Pounds, Packed by Integrative Flavors, Michigan City, Indian

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Lot 091210A

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 13 recalled by Williams West & Witt's Products Company under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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