Recall for Allergen

Date of Recall

2004-09-23

Recall Details

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2004 - A Kraft Foods Global, Inc. establishment in Davenport, Iowa, is voluntarily recalling approximately 1,000 packages of ham and swiss 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, a fruit roll is included in the package. Instead, the package contains a Butterfinger bar, a snack made with peanuts, a common allergen.

	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 product being recalled is 3.4 oz. and 6.75 fluid oz. packages of "Oscar Mayer Lunchables Low Fat CRACKER STACKERS Ham and Swiss Cheese, Fruit Roll, Capri Sun Fruit Punch." Each package bears the use by date and establishment number "15 NOV 2004 EB Est. 537C" and is stamped with the packaging code "00 44700 2441."

The packages were produced on August 17, 2004, and were sent to a distribution center in Minnesota.

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 Company Senior Director of Corporate Affairs, Kathy Knuth, at 1-847-646-2666. Consumers with questions about the recalled product may call the company's Consumer Response Group at 1-866-771-1511. For additional information about the recall visit www.kraft.com/specialreport/lunchables.

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