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Iowa Firm Recalls Lunchables Due To Undeclared Allergen
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| Recall Release |
CLASS I RECALL |
| FSIS-RC-042-2004 |
HEALTH RISK: HIGH |
Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113; FAX: (202) 690-0460
Amanda Eamich
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11, 2004 - A Kraft Foods Global, Inc. establishment in Davenport, Iowa,
is voluntarily recalling approximately 15,810 packages of turkey, ham and cheddar cheese ready-to-eat complete
meals (Lunchables) due to mislabeling, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service
announced today.
According to the product label, Dijon mustard is included in the package. Instead, the package contains herb
sauce with a known allergen (egg yolk).
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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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The product being recalled is 5.1 oz. packages of "Oscar Mayer Lunchables Deluxe Turkey, Ham and Cheddar Cheeses,
Andes Mint, with Dijon Mustard." Each package bears the use by date and establishment number "09 DEC 2004 DD
Est. P-2310" and is stamped with the packaging code "00 44700 02464."
The packages were produced on Sept. 10, 2004, and were sent to retail establishments in California, Oregon, Utah
and Washington.
The problem was discovered by consumers, who notified 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 about the recall should contact Director of Communications, Renee Zahery, at 1-847-646-4422.
Consumers with questions about the recalled product may call the company's Consumer Response Group at 1-888-373-7477.
For additional information about the recall visit www.kraft.com/specialreport/lunchablesdeluxe.
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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NOTE: Access news releases and other information at the FSIS Web site
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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