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Marigold Foods Recalls Whole Chocolate Milk Produced in Cedarburg, Wisconsin

NEWS RELEASE



Contact:  Marigold Foods
          1-800-726-6455

For Immediate Release

Cedarburg, WI - April 27, 2002 -- Marigold Foods has issued a product recall of all whole chocolate milk produced in the Cedarburg, Wisconsin plant (plant # 55-1500). The product was formulated with excess Vitamin D and does not meet Marigold Foods' product specifications. Consumers are advised to return these items to the store where they purchased the products for a full refund.

This product recall affects whole chocolate milk only. No other chocolate milk items (chocolate lowfat or chocolate skim) are affected. No gallon or half gallon sizes are included in the recall. This milk is distributed in Eastern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois only.

Products affected are:

Kemps Chocolate Milk
41483-00157 (Quart)
41483-00159 (Pint)
41483-01156 (Half Pint Eco)
41483-00222 (Half Pint)
41483-00160 (10 Ounce)

Wilke Chocolate Milk
41483-01579 (Pint)
41483-01694 (Half Pint)
41483-01845 (Half Pint Eco)

There have been no reports of illness associated with products being recalled. If you have any questions about the recall, please contact one of our representatives at 1-800-726-6455, M-F 9am-4pm CST.

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