Michigan firm recalls fruit butters, preserves for undeclared milk

Brownwood Farms of Williamsburg, MI, is recalling about 260,000 units of fruit butters and fruit preserves because they contain undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The affected products were distributed across the United States through distributors, retailers and online sales from the Brownwood Farms website.

All products listed below with the referenced “best by” dates are included in this recall. “Best by” dates are indicated on labels affixed to the bottom of all affected products. The affected products are all packaged in glass containers with metal lids.

Brownwood Farms has recalled the following products for undeclared milk:

• AMERICA’S ORIGINAL CHERRY BUTTER 12 oz. – UPC 018303-005011- with best by dates before 09/28/2018
• AMERICA’S ORIGINAL CHERRY BUTTER 22 oz. – UPC 018303-005301- with best by dates before 09/28/2018
• AMERICA’S ORIGINAL CHERRY BUTTER – 1 gallon – with best by dates before 09/28/2018
• CHERRY RASPBERRY PRESERVES 12 oz. – UPC 018303-005035 – with best by dates before 09/28/2018
• CHERRY RASPBERRY PRESERVES – 1 gallon – with best by dates before 09/28/2018
• MICHIGAN CHERRY PRESERVES 12 oz. – UPC 018303-005028 – with best by dates before 09/28/2018
• MICHIGAN CHERRY PRESERVES – 1 gallon – with best by dates before 09/28/2018
• PEAR AND CINNAMON PRESERVES 10 oz. – UPC 018303-005172 – with best by dates before 09/28/2018
• PEAR AND CINNAMON PRESERVES – 1 gallon – with best by dates before 09/28/2018
• STRAWBERRY PRESERVES 12 oz. – UPC 018303-005059 – with best by dates before 09/28/2018
• STRAWBERRY PRESERVES – 1 gallon – with best by dates before 09/28/2018
• JALAPENO CHERRY BUTTER – 12 oz. – UPC 018303 – 005134 – with best by dates before 09/28/2018
• JALAPENO CHERRY BUTTER – 20 oz. – UPC 018303 – 005325 – with best by dates before 09/28/2018
• JALAPENO CHERRY BUTTER – 1 gallon – with best by dates before 09/28/2018

No illnesses had been reported as of Thursday, according to the company.

The recall was initiated after an employee discovered that ingredients used in the production of the affected products contained milk in the form of butter, and the packaged product did not have labels indicating the presence of milk.

Any consumers having the recalled product are urged to return it to their retailer for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company Monday through Friday at 888-772-9444 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EDT or via email at recall@brownwoodfarms.com.

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