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Texas Firm Recalls Chicken Egg Rolls Due To Undeclared Allergen
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| Recall Release |
CLASS I RECALL |
| FSIS-RC-005-2006 |
HEALTH RISK: HIGH |
Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113; FAX: (202) 690-0460
Amanda Eamich
WASHINGTON, Feb. 16, 2006 - Chung's Gourmet Foods, a Houston, Texas, establishment, is
voluntarily recalling approximately 6,426 pounds of frozen chicken egg rolls due to mislabeling, the
U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today.
The packages state that the egg rolls are filled with chicken, but they might instead contain shrimp, a known allergen.
The following products are subject to recall:
- 36-ounce packages of "China Express, Chicken Egg Rolls, With Sweet & Sour Sauce Packets, 12 Count." Each package bears the establishment number "P-13218" inside the USDA mark of inspection. The packages also bear the case code "2003425" or "1003425." (View Label; PDF Only)
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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 egg rolls were produced on December 8, 2005, and were shipped to distribution centers and retail establishments nationwide.
The problem was discovered following consumer complaints. FSIS has received no reports of illness due to consumption
of these products. Anyone concerned about an allergic reaction should contact a physician.
Consumers and media with questions about the recall should call company Director of Human Resources Areg Sahakian at
(713) 741-2118 or (800) 824-8647.
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/eot2008/20090117212738/http://www.fsis.usda.gov/
Food_Safety_Education/Ask_Karen/index.asp#Question.
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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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Last Modified: February 16, 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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