Wegmans Recalls of 8 oz. Wegmans Bouillabaisse Seafood Sauce

Wegmans Announces Voluntary Recall of 8 oz. Wegmans Bouillabaisse Seafood Sauce

Contact:
Jeanne Colleluori
585-464-4760

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- December 12, 2007 -- Rochester, NY - Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is initiating a voluntary recall of 8 oz. Wegmans Bouillabaisse Seafood Sauce with a ‘Use By’ date up to and including 12/24/07. The product is being recalled because it contains wheat, which is not declared on the label. The problem was identified by a routine label review. The recall of this product is of concern only to those individuals who have allergies to wheat or gluten sensitivity. Consumption may cause a serious reaction in persons with allergies to wheat.

The sauce is packaged in a clear, flexible pouch. All dates are affected by the recall. The product is no longer on store shelves.

No illnesses have been reported to date. Concerned customers should return the product to Wegmans for a full refund. Customers who have consumed the product and feel they are experiencing symptoms should contact their physician.

Wegmans Bouillabaisse Seafood Sauce is sold exclusively at Wegmans Food Markets’ 71 stores located in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia and Maryland. Wegmans’ customers who have questions or concerns about this recall should contact the consumer affairs department Monday through Friday 8 a.m. through 5 p.m. at 1-800-WEGMANS, extension 4760.