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Energy Club, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Sulfites In Nutty Fruit Mix

Contact:
Nicholas Warden
818-834-8222

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Pacoima, CA -- July 29, 2003 -- Energy Club, Inc. of Pacoima, California is recalling its Nutty Fruit Mix product because it may contain undeclared sulfites. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction is they consume these products.

Nutty Fruit Mix was distributed nation-wide throughout the continental United States and may have been purchased by consumers in various retail establishments.

The product can be identified by its bright yellow and orange header cards with the Energy Club logo visible on the lower portion of the front panel. The header card is attached to s see-through cellophane bag clearly displaying the product.

No illnesses have been confirmed to date.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the Nutty Fruit Mix product containing sulfites was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of the sulfites. Production has been suspended until the company is certain that the problem has been corrected.

Consumers who have purchased Energy Club, Inc. Nutty Fruit Mix are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 818-834-8222.

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