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Recall Notification Report 002-2005
Product(s) Recalled:
Trader Joe's Chicken Biryani Traditional Indian Style

Production Dates/Identifying Codes:
Produced on various dates between January 2000 and December 2004. 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 code "0022 5250." The establishment code "P-19362" appears inside the USDA mark of inspection.

Problem/Reason for Recall:
The product was marinated in yogurt, which was not declared on the label. Yogurt contains milk, a potential allergen.

How/When Discovered:
The problem was discovered through a routine label audit conducted by the firm.

Federal Establishment:
19362 P
Ethnic Gourmet Foods
190 Fountain Street
Framingham, MA 01702

Consumer Contact:
Lisa Lehndorff, Consumer Affairs Manager, (303) 581-1313

Media Contact:
Ellen Deutsch, Chief Growth Officer, (631) 730-2212

Quantity Recalled:
Undetermined amount

Distribution:
Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia.

Recall Classification:
Class I

Recall Notification Level:
Retail

Press Release:
Massachusetts Firm Recalls Chicken Products Due To Undeclared Allergen

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

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

Other Agencies Involved:
None

FSIS Contacts:
  • FSIS Recall Coordinator: (518) 452-6870
  • Consumer Inquiries: 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854); TTY, 1-800-256-7072
  • Media Inquiries: (202) 720-9113
  • Congressional Inquiries: (202) 720-3897
  • Recall Management Staff: (202) 690-6389
  • Web Site: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/ (FSIS Main Page) or http://www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Recalls/ (Recall Information)

Date of Recall Meeting:
January 11, 2005

Recall Case Number:
002-2005

 

 

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