Date Posted: 08-24-12
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Bay Valley Foods, LLC

Media Contact: Ron Bottrell
312-446-6595

Bay Valley Foods Issues A Voluntary Recall of Naturally Fresh® Roasted & Glazed Pecan Pieces Salad Toppings

OAK BROOK, Ill., August 23, 2012 -- Bay Valley Foods is voluntarily recalling packages of Naturally Fresh® Roasted & Glazed Pecan Pieces Salad Toppings because some of the packages may contain almonds that are not listed in the ingredient statement. Consumers who have allergies to almonds run the risk of a serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume the mislabeled product.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this alert, and there is no risk to consumers who are not allergic to almonds.

The recalled packages of Naturally Fresh® Roasted & Glazed Pecan Pieces Salad Toppings were distributed between June 26, 2012, and August 22, 2012, in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Michigan, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas. The recall was initiated after the company received notice from a customer that almonds were found in some packages of the product.

The recalled product, Naturally Fresh® Roasted & Glazed Pecan Pieces Salad Toppings, comes in a 3.5 ounce pouch-type package and is marked with “Best By” dates of 07 APR 13 and 08 APR 13. The UPC code is (0)7653905520(0). Photo of recalled product is attached, showing location of “Best By” date on the back.

Consumers are advised to destroy or return any unused portions to the place of purchase for refund. Consumers with questions may contact Bay Valley Foods Consumer Response Department at 1-800-983-0823, Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Central Standard Time.


TreeHouse Foods, Inc. Completes Acquisition of Naturally Fresh, Inc.
Date Posted: 04-16-12
Press Release

TreeHouse Foods, Inc. Completes Acquisition of Naturally Fresh, Inc.
OAK BROOK, Ill., April 13, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --TreeHouse Foods, Inc. (NYSE: THS) announced today that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Naturally Fresh, Inc. for $25 million. Naturally Fresh, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, produces refrigerated dressings, sauces, marinades, dips and specialty items in a wide array of packaging sizes. The products manufactured by Naturally Fresh will be added to each of TreeHouse's segments. Naturally Fresh has annual revenues of approximately $80 million.

ABOUT NATURALLY FRESH

Naturally Fresh, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, manufactures refrigerated and shelf stable dressings, dips, and sauces in a variety of packaging formats and sizes, including single serve cups and pouches, tubs, retail glass and multi-serve food away from home sizes. Products are sold under the Naturally Fresh brand and private label for leading food service distributors, national chains and retailers. The company's facilities include its food processing facility in Atlanta and seven distribution centers across the nation.

About TreeHouse Foods

TreeHouse is a food manufacturer servicing primarily the retail grocery and foodservice channels. Its products include non-dairy powdered creamer; canned soup, salad dressings and sauces; powdered drink mixes; instant oatmeal and hot cereals; macaroni and cheese, skillet dinners and other value-added side dishes and salads; salsa and Mexican sauces; jams and pie fillings under the E.D. Smith brand name; pickles and related products; and other food products including aseptic sauces, refrigerated salad dressings, and liquid non-dairy creamer. TreeHouse believes it is the largest manufacturer of pickles and non-dairy powdered creamer in the United States and the largest manufacturer of private label salad dressings, powdered drink mixes and instant hot cereals in the United States and Canada based on sales volume.

SOURCE TreeHouse Foods, Inc.