Consumer Alert: Undeclared Eggs In Mayonnaise

Date of Recall

2003-09-29

Recall Details

Brooklyn, NY -- September 29, 2003 -- State Agriculture Commissioner Nathan L. Rudgers today issued an alert to consumers, who are sensitive to eggs, to not consume "Thelma Mayonnaise" distributed by King Import, Inc., 98 12th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11215 due to the presence of undeclared eggs. People who have allergies to eggs run the risk of serious or life threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products.

"Thelma Mayonnaise" is packaged in a 500-gram plastic jar with a plastic cap. The numbers 09/06/03 07:39 above 06/11/03 are printed on the side of the container. All writing is in Hebrew.

The problem was discovered by New York State food inspectors during a routine inspection of a retail store in Brooklyn. The product was sold in the New York City area. No illnesses have been reported to date.

Consumers who have allergies to eggs and purchased "Thelma Mayonnaise" are urged to return it to the place of purchase.

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