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Recall Notification Report 037-2004
Product(s) Recalled:
Oscar Mayer Low Fat Lunchables Cracker Stackers

Production Dates/Identifying Codes:
Produced August 17, 2004. The products being recalled are 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 are stamped with the packaging code "00 44700 2441."

Problem/Reason for Recall:
The product is misbranded in that it contains a Butterfinger Bar which is not listed on the package. The Butterfinger Bar contains peanuts, a known allergen.

How/When Discovered:
The company discovered the problem after consumers in Minnesota reported finding Butterfinger Bars in product that should contain Capri Sun Fruit Rolls.

Federal Establishment:
0537C M
Kraft Foods Global, Inc. (Oscar Mayer Food Corporation)
1337 West Second Street
Davenport, IA 52802

Consumer Contact:
Consumer Response Group, 1-866-771-1511

Media Contact:
Kathy Knuth, Senior Director of Corporate Affairs, (847) 646-2666

Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 1,068 packages

Distribution:
A distribution center in Minnesota

Recall Classification:
Class I

Recall Notification Level:
Retail

Press Release:
Iowa Firm Recalls Lunchables Due To Mislabeling

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:
None

FSIS Contacts:
  • Compliance/Recall Coordinator: (515) 727-8960
  • 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:
September 23, 2004

Recall Case Number:
037-2004

 

 

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