Lotte USA Inc.recalling Koala's March creme-filled cookies

Company recalls cookies over melamine concerns

Associated Press
6:02 PM CDT, October 17, 2008

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. - A company is recalling Koala's March creme-filled cookies from U.S. shelves because they were made in China and may be contaminated with melamine.

Lotte USA Inc. says Friday it initiated the recall on Sept. 29. The Battle-Creek-based company says it's not aware of any illnesses associated with the products.

The recall covers king size chocolate, white chocolate and strawberry flavors. It also includes family pack size chocolate, white chocolate, strawberry, chestnut, Hawaii chocolate and Hawaii pineapple flavors. read more


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announcement from the FDA
Lotte USA, Inc. Initiates Nationwide Recall of Koala's March Creme filled Cookies
Sat, 18 Oct 2008 05:00:00 -0500
Lotte USA, Inc., Battle Creek, MI initiated a recall of all Koalas' March Cookies on September 29, 2008 because they were produced in China and they may be contaminated with melamine. The products are packaged in a plastic overwrap.