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Lehigh Valley Dairy Conducts Voluntary Recall of Lehigh Valley, Swiss Premium, and Price Chopper Brand Orange Juice Beca

March 3, 2014  |  Milk
Lehigh Valley Dairy Conducts Voluntary Recall of Lehigh Valley, Swiss Premium, and Price Chopper Brand Orange Juice Because It May Contain Undeclared Allergen (Milk)

Impacts Lehigh Valley and Swiss Premium, distributed to both retail and foodservice locations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Washington, DC, and West Virginia. Price Chopper brand orange juice was distributed only in Pennsylvania. All of these products have the sell by date of March 23rd and have the UPC codes listed below.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 3, 2014 - Lehigh Valley Dairy is voluntarily recalling orange juice involving Lehigh Valley brand half pints, half gallons and gallons; Swiss Premium brand half gallons and gallons; and Price Chopper brand gallons because these products may contain milk, an undeclared allergen. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk, run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. While none of these products have been linked to any illness related to allergens at this time, Lehigh Valley Dairy is taking this precautionary measure because the orange juice may contain milk, an allergen, which has not been declared on the packaging.

Due to a manufacturing error, milk became mixed with the orange juice. To date, no complaints or reactions have been reported. 

SizeNameUPC #DatePlant Code
Gallons Lehigh Valley 7047243000 “SELL BY” date of March 23, 2014 42-099
Swiss Premium 7654500106
Price Chopper 4173517135
Half Gallons Lehigh Valley 7047249310
Swiss Premium 7654500132
Half Pints Lehigh Valley Dairy 7047243022

The affected product has a “SELL BY” date of March 23, 2014, and was sold by retailers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Washington, DC, and West Virginia. The carton carries the above referenced Universal Product Code (UPC) and plant code 42-099. 

Consumers who purchased any of the products listed above may discard it and return the product package to the place of purchase for a full refund or exchange. Consumers with questions can contact 1-800-587-2259 between 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has been notified of this voluntary recall. 

Contact:
Consumer:
1-800-587-2259