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Santee Dairies, Inc. Issues Alert on Possible Chemical Contamination in 16 oz. Orange Juice and Lemonade

NEWS RELEASE



Media Contacts:	Paul W. Bikowitz
		626-923-3125

For Immediate Release

Industry, CA - June 14, 2000 - Santee Dairies, Inc. is voluntarily recalling from distribution 16 oz. Orange Juice and Lemonade because of possible chemical contamination. The recall was initiated after two (2) instances where consumers detected a chemical odor, like paint thinner, and reported a possible chemical contamination. Subsequent investigations indicate that a breakdown occurred in the company's labeling processes. Procedures have been changed and the company is confident that corrections have been implemented.

The recalled products were distributed in California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah and Hawaii.

The products come in 16 oz. plastic containers. The Orange Juice is packed under Knudsen, Stater Bros., Swiss and Sunkist brand labels, the code of the product can be found on its shoulder and containers with a code of JUL 23 or earlier should be returned to their place of purchase for a full refund. The Lemonade is packed under the Knudsen brand label and a code of JUL 24 or earlier should be returned to their place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers who have purchased 16 oz. Orange Juice in Knudsen, Stater Bros., Swiss, and Sunkist brand labels and 16 oz. Lemonade in the Knudsen brand label are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 626-923-3240.

No other Knudsen, Stater Bros., Swiss, or Sunkist brand labeled products are involved.

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