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Elan Nutrition LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanut in Ultimate Lo Carb Bar™ -Chocolate Brownie Nut Flavor Manufactured for BIOCHEM®

NEWS RELEASE



Contact:  Elan Nutrition LLC
          616-940-6000

For Immediate Release

Grand Rapids, MI - January 17, 2003 -- Elan Nutrition LLC of Grand Rapids, MI is recalling its 60 gram nutrition bars sold under the name of Ultimate Lo Carb Bar™ -Chocolate Brownie Nut flavor, because they may contain peanuts. People who have allergies to peanuts run the risk of allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The recalled product is distributed throughout the United States.

The product comes in a 60 gram size packaged in a flexible metallized film with the following code dates:

APR1803S1	APR1803S6	APR1803W6	APR1803W1	APR1803H7	APR1803N6
APR1903S7	APR1903N7	APR1903W7

One allergic reaction was reported to date in connection with this problem.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the peanut containing product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of peanut.

Consumers who have purchased the product are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at:

Elan Nutrition LLC
4440 44th Street SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
616-940-6000

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