Date of Recall:
October 1, 2008
Products Recalled:
Mr. Brown 3-In-1 and 2-In-1 Powdered Packets in Bag Coffee Mixes
Product Information:
The recalled products are sold in plastic bags, each containing 30 individual packets. Although seven flavors are available in Asia, only three flavors are imported into the U.S. The three flavors being recalled are:
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Mr. Brown 3-in-1 POWDERED PACKETS IN BAG COFFEE MIX - Mandheling;
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Mr. Brown 3-in-1 POWDERED PACKETS IN BAG COFFEE MIX - Arabica;
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Mr. Brown 2-in-1 POWDERED PACKETS IN BAG COFFEE MIX - Mandheling.
Canned Mr. Brown Coffee products are not affected by this recall.
Recalling Firm :
Sunny Maid Corp.
Monterey Park, CA
Consumers with questions may email the company at
smc88@att.net
.
Problem/Reason for Recall:
The recalled product has the potential to be contaminated with melamine, a chemical that may be harmful if consumed.
The recall was initiated after the manufacturer notified Sunny Maid that these 3-in-1 and 2-in-1 Coffee Mix products may contain melamine. Although only certain lots are potentially contaminated, Sunny Maid is recalling all lots. No illnesses associated with this product have been reported to date.
Consumers who purchased the product are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
Distribution:
Product was distributed to the states of CA, FL, GA, IA, IN, KS, KY, MA,
MI
, MN, NC, NM, NV, OH, PA, RI, TN, TX, VA, WA, and WI to wholesale distributors and retail stores.
Press Release:
Yes
FDA
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