RECALL: Melamine in Chocolate-Walgreen's

Yet another recall about the tainted milk products with Melamine from China. The recall doesn't make it obvious that they are from China, however:

Michael Polzin, a representative of Walgreen’s stated in a telephone call to Ms. Reef, said that the product came from “Dan Dee” a “distributor” and thought they may be in “New Jersey”.

Ms. Reef, a food sales and marketing veteran, used www.manta.com to locate Dan-Dee. Dan-Dee International Limited is in Jersey City, New Jersey. She used the information to call Dan-Dee directly, and spoke to a Sylvia a supervisor. She confirmed that the candy came from China, and it was recalled because there was a “trace amount of melamine” and “over the limit” for the U.S.

They've been sold since August and they are obviously Christmas related, so please pass this on to anyone with children.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- DEERFIELD, Ill., Dec. 5, 2008 – Walgreens is recalling 173 teddy bears with chocolate bars sold in stores since late September 2008. Analysis by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration found that certain samples of the chocolate provided with the teddy bears were contaminated with melamine. Customers who purchased any of the 173 teddy bears should return them immediately to the Walgreens stores where they were purchased for a full refund.

Walgreens already has instructed stores to stop selling the product, which is specifically described as an approximately 9-inch high Dressy Teddy Bear with 4-oz. Chocolate Bar. The product's UPC number is 047475864485, and the product tag also includes the item number 291332. Walgreens has not received any reports of illness or injury related to this product.

LINKS:
Walgreens Recall Page
US Food and Safety

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