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Recall Notification Report 047-2004
Product(s) Recalled:
Petite Quiche

Production Dates/Identifying Codes:
Packed and produced August 5, 2004. The product subject to recall is "NANCY*S Petite Quiche, Party Essentials, Gourmet Appetizers, 4 - Lorraine, 4 - Florentine, 4 - Three Cheese." Each package bears the code "77298 01285," and lot number "2184N" and "Est. 19294" inside the USDA seal of inspection.

Problem/Reason for Recall:
The product possibly contains crab meat, a known allergen, which is not declared on the label.

How/When Discovered:
The firm discovered the problem following a consumer complaint.

Federal Establishment:
19294 M
Nancy's Specialty Foods
6500 Overlake Place
Newark, CA 94560

Consumer Contact:
Diane DeMartini, Marketing Coordinator, (510) 494-5293

Media Contact:
David Joiner, Vice-President of Operations, (510) 494-5211

Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 30,700 pounds

Distribution:
Nationwide

Recall Classification:
Class I

Recall Notification Level:
Retail

Press Release:
California Firm Recalls Quiche Because of Mislabeling (Includes photos)

Direct Notification Means:
The firm has notified its customers orally and will follow-up in writing.

FSIS Follow-up Activities:
Effectiveness checks by the FSIS, Office of Field Operations (OFO).

Other Agencies Involved:
FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and DOD (Department of Defense)

FSIS Contacts:
  • Compliance/Recall Coordinator: (510) 337-5000
  • Recall Management Staff: (202) 690-6389
  • Media Inquiries: (202) 720-9113
  • Congressional Inquiries: (202) 720-3897
  • Consumer Inquiries: 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854); TTY, 1-800-256-7072
  • Web Site: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/ (FSIS Main Page) or http://www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Recalls/ (Recall Information)

Date of Recall Meeting:
December 16, 2004

Recall Case Number:
047-2004

 

 

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