Missouri Firm Recalls Frozen Dinners Due To Undeclared Allergen

Date of Recall

2004-06-25

Recall Details

WASHINGTON, June 25, 2004 - ConAgra Frozen Foods, a Marshall, Mo., firm, is voluntarily r ecalling approximately 106,000 pounds of frozen dinners due to an undeclared allergen (walnuts), the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today.

	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.

The products being recalled are 10.2 oz. packages of "Kid Cuisine, NEW Twist & Twirl Spaghetti & Meatballs." Each package bears the establishment number "1059" inside the USDA seal of inspection.

The products subject to recall are stamped with packaging codes: 0009413500, 0009413900 or 5009416600. They were produced on May 14, May 18 and June 14, 2004 and distributed to grocery stores nationwide.

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 about the recall should contact Tania Graves, company communications director, at 402-595-6258. Consumers with questions about the recalled product may call the Kid Cuisine consumer information line at 1-800-414-2500.

No comments have been posted.
Be the first to add a comment!