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COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT

Hong Lee Trading Inc. Issues Allergen Alert on Undeclared Milk Allergens in Chao Café Vietnamese Instant Coffee Mixed 3 in 1

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Summary

Company Announcement Date:
FDA Publish Date:
Product Type:
Food & Beverages
Allergens
Reason for Announcement:
Recall Reason Description
Undeclared milk
Company Name:
Hong Lee Trading, Inc.
Brand Name:
Brand Name(s)
Chao Café
Product Description:
Product Description
instant coffee

Company Announcement

Hong Lee Trading Inc., NY, is recalling its CHAO CAFÉ VIETNAMESE INSTANT COFFEE MIXED 3 IN 1, 384 GRAM, CONTAINER CODE JUNE 06 2018, because they contain undeclared milk allergens. Consumers who are allergic to milk allergens may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.

The recalled CHAO CAFÉ VIETNAMESE INSTANT COFFEE MIXED 3 IN 1 were distributed in the Tri-State Area. The product comes in a 384 grams, in plastic packages. No illnesses or allergic reactions involving this product have been reported to date.

The recall was initiated after routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis by Food Laboratory personnel revealed the presence of milk allergens in the packages of CHAO CAFÉ VIETNAMESE INSTANT COFFEE MIXED 3 IN 1 which did not declare a milk ingredient on the label.

Consumers who have purchased CHAO CAFÉ VIETNAMESE INSTANT COFFEE MIXED 3 IN 1, 384 grams are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Hong Lee Trading Inc. at (718) 386-2100.


Company Contact Information

Consumers:
Hong Lee Trading Inc.
718-386-2100

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