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Bishop Baking Company Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Egg In Packages Of Oatmeal Crème Filled Pies And Cookies

NEWS RELEASE



Contact:  Ron Bottrell
          312-467-0760 Ext. 231
                          

For Immediate Release

Bishop Baking Company Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Egg In Packages Of Oatmeal Crème Filled Pies And Cookies

Cleveland, TN-December 7, 2001-Bishop Baking Company is recalling oatmeal crème filled pies and cookies. These products contain undeclared egg. People who have an allergy to eggs run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

This recall involves oatmeal crème filled pies and cookies sold under the brand names listed below. Products included in the recall do not declare egg in the ingredient statement.

Brand Name UPC Net Weight
Baker's Treat Oatmeal Crème Filled Cookies 4149818842 16 oz box
Bi-Lo Oatmeal Crème Pies 3825948082 16 oz box
Bishop Oatmeal Crème Pies 7561405540 9.25 oz box
Bluebird Oatmeal Crème Filled Sandwiches 7235934553
7235934546
2 oz single serve
9.25 oz box
Break Cake Oatmeal Crème Soft Cookie Sandwich 5040014639
4383146384
2 oz single serve
2 oz single serve
Crackin' Good Oatmeal Crème Pies 2114015917 11.5 oz box
Fiesta Oatmeal Crème Filled Cakes 1816135402 11.25 oz box
Food Lion Oatmeal Cakes 3582600430 11.25 oz box
Kash n' Karry Oatmeal Cakes 9961461010 11.25 oz box
Keefe Kitchen Oatmeal Cakes and Crème 8738100680 11.25 oz box
Kroger Crème Filled Oatmeal Cookies 1111011581 9.25 oz box
Laura Lynn Oatmeal Snack Cakes 8685401124 11.25 oz box
Party World Oatmeal Crème Cakes 7624411181 9.25 oz box
Shurfine Oatmeal Snack Cakes 1116114541 9.25 oz box
Southern Home Oatmeal Crème Pies 0788016334 16 oz box

No other products marketed under the above brand names are involved. Products that declare egg in the ingredient statement are not affected by this recall.

No allergic reactions have been reported. This product was distributed throughout the United States and Puerto Rico.

The recall was initiated when the bakery discovered, through an internal quality audit, that the packaging did not declare the presence of eggs. The product labeling will be revised to declare egg.

Consumers who have purchased the above referenced oatmeal crème filled pies or cookies can call Bishop Baking Company toll free (877-875-3182 from the United States and 800-527-1557 from Puerto Rico) 9am - 8pm ET Monday-Friday.



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