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| Pennsylvania Firm Recalls Frozen Chicken Products For
Possible Salmonella Contamination |
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| Recall Release |
CLASS I RECALL |
| FSIS-RC-004-2009 |
HEALTH RISK: HIGH |
Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113
Roger Sockman
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 2009 – The Hain Celestial Group Inc, a West Chester,
Penn. firm, is recalling approximately 983,700 pounds of frozen chicken entrees in
commerce because they contain peanut products recalled by the Peanut Corporation of
America, which is the focus of a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
investigation, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service
(FSIS) announced today.
The following products are subject to recall:
- 10 ounce cartons of Ethnic Gourmet Chicken Pad Thai,
which contains peanut sauce and peanuts as garnish.
UPC code # 18687-70054, lot codes “WC7” and “WC8”
- 12 ounce bowls of Trader Ming’s Spicy Kung Pao Chicken,
which contains crushed and whole peanuts as garnish.
UPC code
0379526, lot codes “WC7M” and “WC8”
The shipping containers bear the establishment number “P-9744” printed on the side of
the boxes.
The problem was discovered in response to the widespread recall involving all peanut
products produced since 2007 by the Peanut Corporation of America’s Blakely, Ga.
facility because they may be linked to a nationwide outbreak of salmonellosis. FSIS
has received no reports of illnesses associated with consumption of these frozen
chicken products
These products were identified as recalled in a news release dated Jan. 31, 2009 by
the FDA because of possible contaminated peanut products produced by the Peanut
Corporation of America. Information about the FDA recall is available at:
https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090305044450/http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/hain01_09.html
These chicken products were distributed to retail establishments throughout the United
States. Based on product shelf life, these products could still be in consumers’
freezers and it is important that consumers look for and return or discard and do not
eat these products if they find them.
The FDA, State public health departments and FSIS also continue an investigation into
the multi-state illness outbreak.
Consumers and media with questions about the recall may contact the company’s
toll-free number at (800) -739-4838.
Consumption of food contaminated with Salmonella can cause salmonellosis, one of the
most common bacterial foodborne illnesses. Salmonella infections can be
life-threatening, especially to those with weak immune systems, such as infants, the
elderly and persons with HIV infection or undergoing chemotherapy. The most common
manifestations of salmonellosis are diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within eight
to 72 hours. Additional symptoms may be chills, headache, nausea and vomiting that can
last up to seven days.
Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative available
24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov. The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry
Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) 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.
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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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