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Workerettes, here's an important recall to know about if you're a consumer who's using soy products to avoid potential problems with dairy allergies.  WholeSoy & Co. of California is conducting a voluntary recall of more than 30,000 containers of blueberry yogurt because it may contain undeclared dairy ingredients that can cause a life-threatening reaction in those allergic. 

Here's the full press release, from the FDA/USDA website:

WholeSoy & Co. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Dairy in Blueberry Yogurt

Contact:
WholeSoy & Co.
415-434-3020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- San Francisco, CA -- June 7, 2007 -- WholeSoy & Co. of San Francisco, CA is recalling 34,656 cups of WholeSoy & Co. Blueberry yogurt because it may contain undeclared dairy. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to dairy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The yogurt was distributed nationwide through retailers.

This batch of blueberry has "best by" date of June 22. The UPC code is 664372600086. The containers are 6oz plastic yogurt cups.

The recall was initiated after allergy tests confirmed the presence of dairy in samples sent for testing after two customers reported allergic reactions. Subsequent investigation has not revealed the source of contamination. The investigation into the cause continues.

Consumers who have purchased WholeSoy & Co. blueberry yogurt with "best by" date June 22 are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at
1-877-569-6376.

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