New World Ravenswood, located in Woodend, New Zealand, has issued a precautionary recall for all batches and all date codes of its New World Ravenswood brand Chicken Cordon Bleu. The recall has been initiated due to the presence of an undeclared allergen—milk—posing a serious health risk to individuals with milk allergies or intolerances.
Issue Identified:
The recall was triggered by the non-disclosure of milk on the product label. Milk is a common allergen, and its absence from the ingredient declaration presents a serious food safety risk for allergic individuals.
Food Safety Hazard:
For consumers with a milk allergy or intolerance, ingestion of this product could lead to symptoms ranging from mild digestive distress to severe allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis. For those without a milk allergy or intolerance, this recall does not pose a health concern.
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Additional Information:
This recall does not affect any other New World branded products.
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