Massachusetts Firm Recalls Chicken Products Due To Undeclared Allergen

Date of Recall

2005-01-11

Recall Details

WASHINGTON, Jan. 11, 2005 - Ethnic Gourmet Foods, a Framingham, Mass., establishment, is voluntarily recalling an undetermined number of chicken biryani frozen entrées due to an undeclared allergen, the Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today.

The package label does not indicate that the product was marinated in yogurt, which contains milk, a known potential allergen.

The products subject to recall are:

• 12 oz. packages of "TRADER JOE'S Chicken Biryani, Traditional Indian Style White Chicken Biryani over Steamed Rice." Each package bears the product code "0022 5250." Additionally, the establishment code "P-19362" is located inside the USDA mark of inspection.

	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 were produced on various dates between January 2000 and December 17, 2004, and distributed to retail establishments in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and 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.

Consumers or media with questions about the recall may contact company Consumer Affairs Manager Lisa Lehndorff at (303) 581-1313.

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