Food City Brand tortllias have been recalled according to the FDA website, due to undeclared soy. Details below:

Elie Baking Corp issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Soy in Food City brand Low-Carb Tortilla White and Whole Wheat 10 count

Contact:

dianag@neareastbakery.com
508-584-4890

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 16, 2010 – Elie Baking Corp. dba Near East Baking Corporation, 204 N Montello St,, Brockton, Massachusetts is recalling the following:

Food City brand, Low Carb Tortilla White, 13.5 oz, 10 count. UPC 0 87848 42002 0
Food City brand, Low Carb Tortilla Whole Wheat, 13.5 oz.10 count. UPC 0 87848 42003 0
MFG Date 07/21/10 & MFG Date 07/22/10 stamped on the top left of the bag.

The products may contain undeclared soy. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products

The products were distributed in K-VA-T Food Stores, Inc. d/b/a Food City retail stores, in the following states: Kentucky, Virginia, and Tennessee.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that product containing soy was distributed in packaging that did not declare soy in the ingredient statement.

Consumers who have purchased Food City low Carb Tortilla White & whole wheat 10 ct are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact the company by E- mail: dianag@neareastbakery.com or call collect 508 584 4890. Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Breakfast is one of those areas that really seem to stump low-carb dieters. Besides the obvious egg dishes, what can we eat? When you’ve grown up eating pancakes, cereal, toast, muffins and hot cereal every morning, it’s hard to imagine breakfast without grains of some kind. Thankfully there are some delicious options at our disposal, and they don’t all involve eggs. That being said, I’ve occasionally found myself wishing for a hot cereal, much like the kind my mom used to fix on cold winter mornings before school. There’s just something about that kind of warm meal in a full tummy that evokes good memories.

I’ve tried a few recipes that have worked reasonably well for a hot cereal substitute, but they were kind of bland.  Recently I was able to try Sansanto’s High-Fiber Hot Cereal and I can say it’s anything but tasteless. I enjoyed a bowl of the apple cinnamon flavor and for just a few moments I was transported back in time, having that hot cereal with my siblings and mother. (Yes it’s sappy, but I can deal with it.)

Upon opening the bag I caught as whiff of a strong apple scent and hoped it tasted as good as it smelled. I can say I wasn’t disappointed in the least. It had just the right combination of apple and cinnamon, as well as the right amount of sweetness, for my tastes. I’m especially happy that the sweetening doesn’t come from sugar alcohols. The texture is about what you’d expect from this kind of cereal. I reminded me a lot of oatmeal, just in smaller flakes. I was also surprised at how filling it was. The serving sizes are not huge, but were certainly adequate enough to keep me satisfied for a good while, unlike my high-carb days where I could easily devour several bowls of cereal in one setting and still be hungry an hour later.

If you aren’t a fan of apple cinnamon, or just like to switch things up, they do have other flavors. You can also choose from butter pecan, strawberrilicious and vanilla almond. Add your own little touches like chopped nuts, fresh berries, or sugar free maple syrup and you can have something different every morning. I intend to experiment with some Davinci sugar free syrups next and see what new flavors I can concoct. The only drawback for some might be the soy content. I don’t mind soy on occasion, but personally prefer not to eat it often, so this will probably be a once a week breakfast for me.

Apple Cinnamon High Fiber Hot Cereal

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1/2 cup (40g)

Servings Per Container 10

• Total Calories 107
• Total Fat 5g
• Saturated Fat 0g
• Cholesterol 0mg
• Sodium 134mg
• Potassium 490mg
• Total Carbohydrates 12g
• Dietary Fiber 10g
• Sugars 0g
• Sugar Alcohols 0g
• Protein 10g
• Net carbs = 2 g per serving

Ingredients: Wheat bran, flax seed meal, soy protein isolate, spices (cinnamon), low glycemic monosaccharides, sucralose, sea salt, natural flavors.

Allergy alert: contains wheat and soy. Manufactured in a plant that processes milk, eggs, wheat, tree nuts and soybeans.

I give this product a full 5 stars. It’s tasty. It’s filling. It made me think of home and the comfort of mom’s cooking. It doesn’t get any better than that.

Disclosure: I was provided this product free of charge in order to review it. It in no way affected my opinion of the product.

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