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Salvati Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts in "Cabrioni" Brand Vanilla Wafer Cookies

NEWS RELEASE



Contact:  Salvati Foods
          516-932-8300

For Immediate Release

Hicksville, NY - October 18, 2002 -- Salvati Foods, Inc., of Hicksville. N.Y. is expanding its recall of 14 ounce packages of "Cabrioni Biscotti" Vanilla Wafers "Wafers Alla Vaniglia" because they may contain undeclared peanuts. People who have allergies to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.

Uncoded packages of the product were previously recalled on September 18, 2002. The recall has been expanded to include product with container code: "Best before end: 8MAG03"; this product comes in a 14 ounce sealed plastic bag. The recalled Cabrioni Vanilla Wafers were distributed in the New York City metropolitan area (New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut) in retail stores. It is a product of Italy.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this product.

The recall was initiated after routine sampling by a New York State Dept. of Agriculture & Markets Food Inspector revealed that this product was distributed in packaging that did not indicate the presence of peanuts.

Consumers who have purchased the 14 ounce packages of Cabrioni Vanilla Wafers are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Salvati Foods at 1-516-932-8300.

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