Ohio Processors, Inc. of London, Ohio recalled Instantwhip B/C Topping because the product contains an undeclared milk ingredient (sodium caseinate). The recalled Instantwhip was sold to Instantwhip foodservice distributors in Ohio, Maryland, New York, Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania and Michigan. From there it was sold to food service companies.
The recall involves the following products:
Instantwhip B/C Topping packaged in ½ gallon containers with codes 060, 080, 124, 143, 145, 167, 179, 188, 193, 244, 256, 300, 313, and expiration codes 12/16/11, 12/21/11, 12/28/11, 12/30/11, 1/7/12, 1/12/12. These are the only products subject to this recall.
Instantwhip B/C Topping is not packaged for retail distribution, but is sold for use in cafeterias, restaurants and other eating establishments. The recall was initiated after it was discovered that a supplier had provided the wrong packaging.
No illnesses or allergic reactions involving this product has been reported to date. People who do not have milk allergies or milk sensitivities can eat this product without concern; however, people who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction, including anaphylactic shock, if they consume this product.
