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California Firm Recalls Quiche Because of Mislabeling
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| Recall Release |
CLASS I RECALL |
| FSIS-RC-047-2004 |
HEALTH RISK: HIGH |
Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113; FAX: (202) 690-0460
Amanda Eamich
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16, 2004 - Nancy's Specialty Foods, a Newark, Calif., firm is voluntarily
recalling approximately 30,700 pounds of crab cakes possibly mislabeled as petite quiches, the U.S. Department of
Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today.
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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 packages are labeled as containing quiches with bacon but actually contain crab cakes, which is a known allergen (shellfish).
The product subject to recall is "NANCY*S Petite Quiche, Party Essentials, Gourmet Appetizers, 4 - Lorraine, 4 - Florentine, 4 - Three
Cheese." Each package bears the code "77298 01285," and lot number "2184N" and "Est. 19294" inside
the USDA seal of inspection.
The crab cakes were produced on August 5, 2004, and were distributed to retail establishments nationwide.
The firm discovered the problem following a consumer complaint. 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 may contact company Vice President of Operations David Joiner at (510) 494-5211. Consumers with questions
may contact company Director of Marketing Diane DeMartini at (510) 494-5269.
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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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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