The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1986-2014·Announced 2014-06-11

Noh Foods Recalls Hawaiian Coconut Pudding Due to Undeclared Milk Allergen

Noh Foods International of Hawaii is recalling Hawaiian Coconut Pudding because testing found high levels of undeclared milk allergen.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The rubric mandates a score of 5 for FDA Class I recalls.

Plain-English summary

E & M Corporation, doing business as Noh Foods International of Hawaii, is recalling Hawaiian Coconut Pudding, Haupia Luau Dessert. The product is packaged in 2 oz, 4 oz, and 3 lb sizes. The recall was initiated after a consumer complaint led to testing by the University of Nebraska, which detected more than 5,000 ppm of milk allergen in the product.

The affected product contains sugar, coconut powder, corn starch, locust bean gum, carrageenan, and maltodextrin. The source text does not list milk as an ingredient, but the testing confirmed the presence of the allergen. The recall covers units distributed in the United States (including Hawaii, California, Florida, Virginia, Idaho, Utah, Nevada, Illinois, Oregon, Wisconsin, and Washington) as well as Australia and French Polynesia. Mail order sales were also made to several US states and Canada.

Consumers with a milk allergy or milk sensitivity should not consume the product. Individuals who have consumed the product and are experiencing symptoms should seek medical attention. Consumers can contact the recalling firm for more information or to return the product.

The recalled product

Product
Hawaiian Coconut Pudding, Haupia Luau Dessert; Packaged in Net Wt. 2 oz. (57 g); Net wt. 4 oz. (114 g) and Net wt. 48 oz. (3 lb) 1.36 kg. Ingredients: Sugar, coconut "powder, corn starch, locust bean gum, carrageenan, maltodextrin. 2 oz UPC 073562000504; 4 oz UPC 07356200055

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 (3)

  • All codes 2 oz UPC 073562000504
  • 4 oz UPC 073562000559
  • 3 lb UPC 073562000511

Distribution

Distributed in 18 states: