The following recall has been announced in states including Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont:

• Simple Foods Inc., of Tonawanda, N.Y., is recalling prepackaged varieties of Carob Cups, Carob Squares and Carob Rice Cakes because they may contain undeclared traces of milk. 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.

The products are Carob Peanut Butter, Almond Butter and Mint Creme Cups; Carob Brown Rice Crunch; Carob Peanut Butter Squares; Crispy Carob Peanut Butter Squares; Carob Coated Rice Cakes, Mint Coated Rice Cakes and Almond Butter Coated Rice Cakes.

They were distributed to local retail health food stores and food co-ops.

Those with questions may contact Simple Foods at 716-743-8850.