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Ohio Firm Recalls Sirloin Beef and Asian Style Vegetables Due To Undeclared Allergen
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| Recall Release |
CLASS I RECALL |
| FSIS-RC-03-2006 |
HEALTH RISK: HIGH |
Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113
Tara Balsley
WASHINGTON, January 23, 2006 - Heinz Frozen Foods, a Massillon, Ohio, establishment,
is voluntarily recalling approximately 1,561 pounds of frozen WEIGHT WATCHERS® SMART ONES® Sirloin Beef and
Asian Style Vegetables due to an undeclared allergen (milk protein), the U.S. Department of Agriculture's
Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today.
The following product is subject to recall:
- Nine-ounce packages of "WEIGHT WATCHERS® SMART ONES® SIRLOIN BEEF AND ASIAN STYLE VEGETABLES," in a
zesty teriyaki sauce. Each box includes the establishment number, "EST. 1869" inside the USDA mark of
inspection and a best if used by date of "11/07." Each box bears the code "MS 5 L 11 BD 2."
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| FOOD ALLERGIES
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 products were sold to retail stores in Florida, Maryland, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington, D.C.
The problem was discovered by a consumer complaint received by the company. FSIS has had no reports of illness
due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an allergic reaction should contact a physician.
Consumers with questions about the recall should call the company Consumer Affairs Department toll-free at
(800) 551-0140 or may visit the Web site: www.foodrecallonline.com.
Media with questions about the recall should contact company senior manager for public relations and government affairs
Robin Teets at (412) 237-3562 or (412) 973-0129.
Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at (888) 674-6854.
The hotline is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from l0 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday
through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day.
"Ask Karen" is the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day to answer your questions at
https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090117212905/http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Food_Safety_Education/
Ask_Karen/index.asp#Question.
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Last Modified:
January 23, 2006 |
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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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