College Inn Recalls “No MSG Chicken Broth” Due to Undeclared Wheat Gluten

This just in from CSA Chapter #9 – Voorhees NJ. College Inn is recalling College Inn No MSG Chicken Broth.

From the FDA website: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm193165.htm

December 4, 2009 – PITTSBURGH – As a precautionary measure, due to mislabeling, College Inn is initiating a voluntary recall of College Inn® No MSG Chicken Broth sold in individual 14 ½ oz cans.

All other sizes and varieties of College Inn® Chicken Broth are correctly labeled and therefore are not affected by this voluntary recall.

College Inn is voluntarily recalling College Inn® No MSG Chicken Broth in individual 14 ½ oz cans due to the presence of wheat (an allergen) which was not declared in the ingredient statement. Also, the label incorrectly states that the product does not contain Monosodium Glutamate (MSG).

The following code dates and UPCs are affected:

-College Inn No MSG Chicken Broth, individual 14.5 ounce cans, all, with code dates, UPC 2400032230.

Del Monte has not received reports of illness related to consumption of the product, the retailers said in statements Saturday. They said all other sizes and types of College Inn Chicken Broth are unaffected.

Consumers can call the College Inn Consumer Hotline at 1-800-552-7684.

People who have bought the product can return any unused portions or bring in a receipt for a full refund.

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Author Information: John Libonati, Philadelphia, PA
Publisher, Glutenfreeworks.com.
Editor & Publisher, Recognizing Celiac Disease.
John can be reached at john.libonati@glutenfreeworks.com.