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The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) alerted us that the following food items were recalled by their producers and distributors (for additional information and questions, contact the agency:


On May 13, 2010, the Ryt-way Industries LLC of Lakevill, MN voluntarily recalled select BIGS ® Original Salted & Roasted Sunflower Seeds because they may contain undeclared dairy allergens. The product is packaged in 5.35-oz plastic bags with BEST BY Dates of 30MAY2011 and 31MAY2011 with an individual bag UPC code 896887002196.

On May 13, 2010, Baroody Imports, Inc., of 1500 B Main Ave., Clifton, N.J. 07011 issued an allergy alert and recalled its Baroody Dried Apricots because they may contain undeclared sulfites. People who have severe sensitivity to sulfites risk serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.

On May 18, 2010, Dominguez Family Enterprises of Hood River, Oregon, voluntarily recalled three Mexican bread products due to undeclared whey (milk), soy flour, and wheat. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to these ingredients could risk serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume these products.

On May 20, 2010, VanLaw Food Products, Inc., voluntarily recalled its Valu Time brand Ranch Dressing with code date of Use by APR 21 11. The back label was mislabeled with Valu Time Light Ranch Dressing and in particular the label is missing an egg allergen declaration. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to eggs risk serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.

On May 20, 2010, Rise 'N Roll Bakery of Middlebury, IN, is recalling its 16-ounce jars of "Peanut Butter Spread" because they may contain undeclared egg products. People who have allergies to eggs risk serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products.

On May 20, 2010, Rise 'N Roll Bakery of Middlebury, IN, also recalled all varieties of its 20-ounce jars of of Rise 'N Roll Specialties "Gourmet Cookie Mixes" because they may contain undeclared milk products. People who have allergies to dairy risk serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.

Note: The FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties. FDA does not endorse either these products or companies. Contact information for the FDA: email: webmail@oc.fda.gov -- or by mail at 5800 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857 – or by phone at (800) 439-1420.