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Consumer Alert: Undeclared Peanuts in Three-Layer Cake

Contact:
Jessica Chittenden
518-457-3136

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE --New York, NY -- September 16, 2003 ---State Agriculture Commissioner Nathan L. Rudgers today issued an alert to consumers who are sensitive to peanuts, not to consume "Three-Layer Cake" manufactured and sold by Chen Yi Zing, d/b/a Chen Hing Food Products, 283-285 Broome Street, New York, New York 10002 due to the presence of undeclared peanuts. People who have allergies to peanuts, run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.

"Three-Layer Cake" is packaged in an uncoded, clear plastic overwrap. The product is the size of a small cookie. It was sold in the New York City area.

An investigation by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets food inspectors revealed the product contained peanuts, which were not declared on the label. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

Consumers who are allergic to peanuts and purchased "Three-Layer Cake" should return it to the place of purchase.

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