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Massachusetts Firm Recalls Chicken Products Due To Undeclared Allergen
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| Recall Release |
CLASS I RECALL |
| FSIS-RC-002-2005 |
HEALTH RISK: HIGH |
Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113; FAX: (202) 690-0460
Amanda Eamich
WASHINGTON, Jan. 11, 2005 - Ethnic Gourmet Foods, a Framingham, Mass., establishment, is voluntarily
recalling an undetermined number of chicken biryani frozen entrées due to an undeclared allergen, the Food Safety and
Inspection Service announced today.
The package label does not indicate that the product was marinated in yogurt, which contains milk, a known potential allergen.
The products subject to recall are:
- 12 oz. packages of "TRADER JOE'S Chicken Biryani, Traditional Indian Style White Chicken Biryani over Steamed Rice." Each package bears the product code "0022 5250." Additionally, the establishment code "P-19362" is located inside the USDA mark of inspection.
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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 products were produced on various dates between January 2000 and December 17, 2004, and distributed to retail establishments
in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey,
New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia.
The problem was discovered by 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.
Consumers or media with questions about the recall may contact company Consumer Affairs Manager Lisa Lehndorff at (303) 581-1313.
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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