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Wisconsin Cheesecake Co. Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts in Products

Contact:
Wisconsin Cheesecake Co.
1-877-357-3900

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Schofield, WI -- December 5, 2003 --- Wisconsin Cheesecake Co., Inc., Schofield, WI, is recalling Candy Bar Cheesecakes containing either Butterfinger, Reese's Pieces, Peanut Butter Cup or Snickers brands 28 oz. cheesecakes because they contain peanuts that were not specifically declared on the ingredient statement. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of a serious life threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The products were distributed thorough Fund Raising companies throughout the United States and have reached consumers through school fund-raising projects, and Wisconsin Cheesecake Co's internet sales.

The products being recalled include those labeled as Candy Bar Cheesecake under the Wisconsin Cheesecake Co. brand and Gourmet Cheesecake distributed by American Fund Raising and Stevco Fund Raising labeling.

No illnesses have been reported or confirmed.

Consumers should call 1-877-357-3900 if these have a Candy Bar Cheesecake from Wisconsin Cheesecake Co., American Fund Raising or Stevco Fund Raising brands with one of the above listed candy bar labels.

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