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Campbell Soup Company Issues Allergy Alert on Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup Across 13 States

NEWS RELEASE



Contact:  Consumer Hotline: 1-800-637-7698
          Michelle M. Davidson (Media):
          Office - (856) 968-4390
          Mobile - (908) 229-3951

For Immediate Release

Campbell Soup Company Issues Allergy Alert on Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup Across 13 States

CAMDEN, NJ, October 4, 2002-Campbell Soup Company (NYSE:CPB) is voluntarily recalling one day's production of its 10 ¾ ounce cans of soup labeled Campbell's Condensed Cream of Mushroom soup because it may contain undeclared shellfish protein (clams). The cans have a red and white label and bear the following date code below stamped on two lines on the lid of the can:

AUG 2004 08292
CU B8EL (and four numbers - XX:XX representing military time)

A small quantity of cans labeled as Campbell's Condensed Cream of Mushroom soup actually contain Campbell's Chunky New England Clam Chowder. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to shellfish (clams) run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The recalled soup was distributed in 13 states through retail stores. The states include Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas and Wisconsin.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

Campbell identified the labeling problem after receiving six consumer complaints. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem occurred because of an error in a plant's label controls.

Consumers who have known food allergies or sensitivities to shellfish (clams) should not eat this product. Consumers are urged to return the product to the store where it was purchased for a full refund.

Should consumers have questions regarding the recall they should call Campbell's consumer hotline at 1-800-637-7698. The hotline is available 24 hours a day.

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