Vita Foods Recalls Herring

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“Vita Food Products, Inc. of Chicago, IL is voluntarily recalling its Elf Branded Herring in Sour Cream product distributed in retail stores in California, Texas, Massachusetts, Maryland, Georgia, Florida, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin because their labels do not disclose that the product contains wheat. The following product, in the two sizes listed below, is affected by the recall:

SIZE	UPC CODE	"BEST IF USED BEFORE" DATE
12 oz	0-73302-22111-4	12/APR/10 or earlier
8 oz	0-73302-23111-3	12/APR/10 or earlier

People who are on gluten-free diets run a risk of serious adverse consequences by consuming this product. To date, no illnesses or adverse reactions have been reported in connection with this problem; there is no risk to consumers who do not have a wheat allergy or are not on gluten-free diets.”

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