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Arkansas Firm Recalls Chicken Strips Because Of Undeclared Allergen
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| Recall Release |
CLASS I RECALL |
| FSIS-RC-044-2004 |
HEALTH RISK: HIGH |
Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113; FAX: (202) 690-0460
Steven Cohen
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12, 2004 - - Tyson Foods, Inc., a Rogers, Ark., firm, is voluntarily recalling
approximately 420 pounds of frozen chicken products due to an undeclared allergen, (whey), the U.S. Department of
Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today. The product could cause an allergic reaction for
people who are milk-sensitive.
Subject to recall are:
- 28 oz. packages of "Tyson FULLY COOKED CRISPY CHICKEN STRIPS, CHICKEN BREAST STRIP FRITTERS WITH RIB MEAT."
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FOOD ALLERGIES
USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline
1-888-MPHotline or visit www.fsis.usda.gov
Consumers who have a food allergy or severe food sensitivity should always read ingredient labels. In restaurants they should ask whether an allergy-causing ingredient is in the food.
A food allergy occurs when the immune system reacts to a certain food, usually within minutes after the food has been consumed.
Symptoms may include throat swelling, breathing trouble or a rash.
Strictly avoiding the allergy-causing food is the only absolute way to avoid a reaction.
Several foods account for 90% of allergic reactions. They include peanuts, tree nuts (walnuts, pecans, etc.), fish, shellfish, eggs, milk, soy, and wheat.
Persons who have a severe, life-threatening food allergy should always carry, and know how to administer, prescription epinephrine.
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Each package bears one of the following production codes: "3024CNQ0216," "3024CNQ0217," "3024CNQ0218," "3024CNQ0219," "3024CNQ0220" or "3024CNQ0221."
Each package also bears the establishment number "P-7221" printed adjacent to the code on the back of the package.
The chicken strips were produced on October 28, 2004 and were distributed to retail stores in Ohio, Michigan, and West Virginia.
The problem was discovered by the company. FSIS has received no reports of allergic reactions associated with consumption of this product.
Anyone concerned about an allergic reaction should contact a physician.
Media with questions may contact company representative Gary Mickelson 1-479-290-6111. Consumers with questions about the
recall should contact Tyson's Consumer Information Hotline at 1-866-328-3156.
Consumers with other food safety questions can phone the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-MPHotline
(1-888-674-6854). The hotline is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time),
Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day.
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at www.fsis.usda.gov
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USDA Recall Classifications
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| Class I |
This is a health hazard situation
where there is a reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death.
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| Class II |
This is a health hazard situation where there is a remote probability of adverse health consequences from the use of the product.
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| Class III |
This is a situation where the use of the product will not cause adverse health consequences.
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