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Iowa Firm Recalls Lunchables Due To Mislabeling
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| Recall Release |
CLASS I RECALL |
| FSIS-RC-037-2004 |
HEALTH RISK: HIGH |
Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113; FAX: (202) 690-0460
Amanda Eamich
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2004 - A Kraft Foods Global, Inc. establishment in Davenport,
Iowa, is voluntarily recalling approximately 1,000 packages of ham and swiss cheese ready-to-eat complete meals
(Lunchables) due to mislabeling, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service
announced today.
According to the product label, a fruit roll is included in the package. Instead, the package contains a
Butterfinger bar, a snack made with peanuts, a common allergen.
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FOOD ALLERGIES
USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline
1-888-MPHotline or visit www.fsis.usda.gov
Consumers who have a food allergy or severe food sensitivity should always read ingredient labels. In restaurants they should ask whether an allergy-causing ingredient is in the food.
A food allergy occurs when the immune system reacts to a certain food, usually within minutes after the food has been consumed.
Symptoms may include throat swelling, breathing trouble or a rash.
Strictly avoiding the allergy-causing food is the only absolute way to avoid a reaction.
Several foods account for 90% of allergic reactions. They include peanuts, tree nuts (walnuts, pecans, etc.), fish, shellfish, eggs, milk, soy, and wheat.
Persons who have a severe, life-threatening food allergy should always carry, and know how to administer, prescription epinephrine.
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The product being recalled is 3.4 oz. and 6.75 fluid oz. packages of "Oscar Mayer Lunchables Low Fat CRACKER
STACKERS Ham and Swiss Cheese, Fruit Roll, Capri Sun Fruit Punch." Each package bears the use by date and establishment
number "15 NOV 2004 EB Est. 537C" and is stamped with the packaging code "00 44700 2441."
The packages were produced on August 17, 2004, and were sent to a distribution center in Minnesota.
The problem was discovered by consumers, who notified the company.
FSIS has received no reports of allergic reactions associated with consumption of this product. Anyone concerned
about an allergic reaction should contact a physician.
Media with questions about the recall should contact Company Senior Director of Corporate Affairs, Kathy Knuth,
at 1-847-646-2666. Consumers with questions about the recalled product may call the company's Consumer Response
Group at 1-866-771-1511. For additional information about the recall visit www.kraft.com/specialreport/lunchables.
Consumers with other food safety questions can phone the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-MPHotline
(1-888-674-6854). The hotline is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time),
Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day.
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NOTE: Access news releases and other information at the FSIS Web site
at www.fsis.usda.gov
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USDA Recall Classifications
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| Class I |
This is a health hazard situation
where there is a reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death.
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| Class II |
This is a health hazard situation where there is a remote probability of adverse health consequences from the use of the product.
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| Class III |
This is a situation where the use of the product will not cause adverse health consequences.
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