Utah Firm Recalls Frozen Chicken Meals That May Contain Foreign Materials

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17, 2008 - Nestlé Prepared Foods Company, a Springville, Utah, establishment, is recalling approximately 879,565 pounds of frozen chicken meals that may contain foreign materials, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today.

The following products are subject to recall:

9.5-ounce packages of “LEAN CUISINE PESTO CHICKEN WITH BOW TIE PASTA” brand frozen meals. Printed on each side of each package is a production code of “8280595912” as well as a use-by date of “Best Before MAY 2010.”

10.5-ounce packages of “LEAN CUISINE CHICKEN MEDITERRANEAN” brand frozen meals. Printed on the side of each package is a production code of “8231595912” or “8241595912” as well as a use-by date of “Best before SEP 2010”; a production code of “8263595912,” “8269595911” or “8274595912,” as well as a use-by date of “Best before OCT 2010”; or, a production code of “8291595912” or “8301595912” as well as a use-by date of “Best before NOV 2010.”

12.5-ounce packages of “LEAN CUISINE CHICKEN TUSCAN” brand frozen meals. Printed on the side of each package is a production code of “8234595911” and a use-by date of “Best before SEP 2009”; a production code of “8253595911” or “8269595912” as well as a use-by date of “Best before OCT 2009”; or, a production code of “8292595911” or “8296595911” as well as a use-by date of “Best before NOV 2009.”

Each package also bears the USDA mark of inspection as well as the establishment number “EST P-9018.” The frozen chicken meals were produced on Aug. 18, Aug. 21, Aug. 28, Sept. 9, Sept. 19, Sept. 25, Sept. 30, Oct. 6, Oct. 17-18, Oct. 22 and Oct. 27 and were distributed to retail establishments nationwide.

The problem was discovered after the company received consumer complaints and a report of one injury. The company identified the objects as small pieces of hard plastic. FSIS has not received other reports of injury. Anyone concerned about an injury from consumption of the products should consult a medical professional.

Media with questions about the recall should contact Company Marketing Communications Manager Roz O’Hearn at (440) 264-5170. Consumers with questions about the recall should contact Nestlé Consumer Services Center at (800) 227-6188.

Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov. The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from l0 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day.

SEATTLE'S FAVORITE GOURMET COOKIES & DESSERT CO ISSUES NATIONWIDE ALLERGY ALERT ON UNDECLARED MILK IN MUFFIN TOPS

SEATTLE’S FAVORITE GOURMET COOKIES & DESSERT CO. OF TUKWILA, WA IS RECALLING ORANGE CRANBERRY AND BANANA NUT MUFFIN TOPS BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN UNDECLARED MILK. PEOPLE WHO HAVE AN ALLERGY OR SEVERE SENSITIVITY TO MILK RUN THE RISK OF SERIOUS OR LIFE THREATENING ALLERGIC REACTION IF THEY CONSUME THESE PRODUCTS.

ORANGE CRANBERRY AND BANANA NUT MUFFIN TOPS WERE DISTRIBUTED NATIONWIDE TO COFFEE SHOPS, ESPRESSO STANDS, AND RETAIL OUTLETS.

THESE PRODUCTS ARE INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED IN CLEAR PLASTIC WITH A BLACK PRODUCT CARD FEATURING THE SEATTLE’S FAVORITE LOGO IN UPPER LEFT HAND SIDE AND CONTAINS THE PRODUCT NAME AND INGREDIENT STATEMENT. PRODUCT MAY OR MAY NOT CONTAIN AN EXPIRATION DATE OR BEST BY DATE. THE DATE IS PLACED ON THE PRODUCT AT THE RETAIL LOCATION. THESE PRODUCTS, REGARDLESS OF ANY CODES, ARE SUBJECT TO THIS RECALL.

THERE HAVE BEEN NO ILLNESSES REPORTED TO DATE.

DURING A ROUTINE FDA INSPECTION IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE INGREDIENT STATEMENT DID NOT DECLARE MILK.

CONSUMERS ARE URGED TO RETURN THESE PRODUCTS TO POINT OF PURCHASE FOR A REFUND. FOR ANY FURTHER CONCERNS OR QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT SEATTLE’S FAVORITE AT SEATTLESFAVORITECOOKIES.COM OR 1-866-203-5588.

BOB PETERSON / ROBIN PETERSONSEATTLE'S FAVORITE GOURMET COOKIES & DESSERT CO.WORK 206-574-0577

Amy’s Kitchen Inc. Issues Allergy Alert and Voluntary National Recall due to Possible Undeclared Milk in Tofu Scramble in a Pocket Sandwich; Lot Code

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Santa Rosa, California, November 7, 2008. Amy's Kitchen Inc. of Santa Rosa, California is voluntarily recalling Tofu Scramble in a Pocket Sandwich Lot 10 H148, because of the presence of milk in a product that is labeled non-dairy. The 4.0 oz net wt frozen product, sold in U.S. grocery stores, comes in a retail package labeled as Amy's Tofu Scramble in a Pocket Sandwich. The code date printed in white on the easy open zipper end is

10 H148 A,B,C or D

The products could cause an allergic reaction if consumed by any individuals allergic to milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to dairy products run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the product. Consumers without milk allergies can safely consume the product.

The recall was initiated after one report of an allergic reaction due to this product, which was not labeled as containing dairy ingredients. Testing has shown the presence of milk.

No other products or code dates of Amy's Kitchen products are affected by this recall.

Consumers allergic to milk should contact Amy's Kitchen for a replacement or refund. The product is distributed to retailers only. Retailers are instructed to destroy the affected product.

Amy's Kitchen is cooperating with FDA and will also issue an alert via the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network.

For instructions or questions, consumers may call the company collect: 707-568-4500 and ask for the consumer services department at ext 4571. Consumers who are not allergic to milk ingredients can consume the product or call for a full refund.

http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/amykitchen11_08.html