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New Jersey Firm Recalls Soup Due To Undeclared Allergen
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| Recall Release |
CLASS I RECALL |
| FSIS-RC-007-2005 |
HEALTH RISK: HIGH |
Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113; FAX: (202) 690-0460
Steven Cohen
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17, 2005 - Aunt Kitty's Foods, Inc., a Vineland, N.J., establishment, is
voluntarily recalling approximately 4,275 pounds of soup due to an undeclared allergen (cheese, containing milk), the
Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today.
The products subject to recall are:
- 19-ounce cans of "WORLD CLASSICS BRAND, WEDDING BELL SOUP WITH MEAT BALLS AND CHICKEN." Each can subject to recall bears the date "October 2007" on the lid. Each can also bears the code, "Est. 87" inside the USDA mark of inspection.
The products were distributed to retail outlets in Connecticut and Massachusetts.
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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 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 with questions about the recall should contact company Quality Control Supervisor Debbie Copley at (856) 691-2100, Ext. 142.
Media with questions about the recall should contact company Media Relations Director Gary Knisely at (856) 691-2100, Ext. 142.
Consumers with 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 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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at www.fsis.usda.gov
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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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