Rudolph Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Product

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., Jan. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Rudolph Foods is recalling 39 cases of Pepe's Louisiana Hot Gigante Cracklins, 3,537 cases of 7-Select Louisiana Hot Onion Rings and 420 cases of Rudolph's Louisiana Hot OnYums, because it may contain undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Pepe's Louisiana Hot Gigante Cracklins were distributed in Southern California. Rudolph's Louisiana Hot OnYums and 7-Select Louisiana Hot Onion Rings were distributed in California, Nevada, Oregon, Arizona and Washington State.

The products being recalled are the 3.5 oz. Pepe's Louisiana Hot Gigante Cracklins with UPC # 0-24622-51131-7 and code date March 19, 2010; 1 5/8 oz. 7-Select Louisiana Hot Onion Rings with UPC # 0-52548-05785-5 and code dates February 26, 2010 through April 30, 2010; and 8 oz. Rudolph's Louisiana Hot OnYums with UPC # 0-24622-57079-6 and code dates February 5, 2010 and March 12, 2010. Please reference 4-digit manufacturing codes that include an "s", located beneath the sell by date, for affected products.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the manufacturer inadvertently placed the wrong packaging on these products that did not reflect the presence of the milk ingredient.

Consumers who have purchased Pepe's Louisiana Hot Gigante Cracklins, 7-Select Louisiana Hot Onion Rings or Rudolph's Louisiana Hot OnYums are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Todd Zwiebel, Corporate Quality Assurance Manager, Rudolph Foods at 800-342-7546 ext.112.

SOURCE Rudolph Foods