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| Pennsylvania Firm Recalls Stuffed Chicken Products Due to Undeclared Allergen |
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| Recall Release |
CLASS II RECALL |
| FSIS-RC-007-2009 |
HEALTH RISK: LOW |
Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113
Emily Metz
WASHINGTON-Feb. 27, 2009 - Weis Markets, Inc, a Sunbury, Penn., establishment,
is recalling approximately 2,852 pounds of stuffed chicken breast products because they may
contain an undeclared allergen, wheat, the U. S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and
Inspection Service announced today. Wheat is a known allergen, which is not declared on the label.
The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels]
- 1-pound packages of Weis Quality Premium Meats, "Simply Delicious Chicken Cordon-Bleu."
Each label bears "P-8821" inside the USDA mark of inspection. The chicken cordon bleu products
were produced on various dates between Jan. 8 and Feb. 26, and were shipped to retail stores in
Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
The problem was discovered by a routine product inspection conducted by the production establishment.
FSIS has received no reports of illness due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about
an allergic reaction should contact a physician.
Media with questions about the recall should contact company Director of Public Relations Dennis
Curtin (570) 286-3636 and consumers with questions should contact company Customer Service
Representative Beth Reed at (570) 988-3778.
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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