Madison, WI (December 10, 2007) – The Back to Nature Foods Company is recalling 13,800 boxes of Back to Nature Sesame Ginger Rice Thins Crackers with a “Best When Used By” date of 22FEB2008, because a small number of boxes may contain a milk ingredient, and no milk ingredients are declared on the label. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

This product will expire on 22FEB2008. The company has voluntarily issued a nationwide recall to alert any milk-allergic consumers who may have the product at home. The Back to Nature Sesame Ginger Rice Thins Crackers with a “Best When Used By” date of 22FEB2008 were sold in retail grocery and health food stores.

The Back to Nature Sesame Ginger Rice Thins Crackers with a “Best When Used By” date of 22FEB2008 has a UPC code of 59283 10013 and comes in a 4 oz retail carton. No other varieties of Back to Nature Rice Thins or any other Back to Nature products are impacted by this recall.

Allergy tests confirmed the presence of milk in samples sent for testing after the company received one consumer report of an allergic reaction. The company is aggressively investigating the reason for this at the manufacturing facility.
The company has consulted with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and the agency is aware of the company’s actions.

Consumers are advised not to consume the product and are asked to call 1-800-433-9361 for a full refund.