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Recall Notification Report 042-2004
Product(s) Recalled:
Turkey, ham and cheddar cheese ready-to-eat complete meals (Lunchables)

Production Dates/Identifying Codes:
Produced September 10, 2004. The product being recalled is 5.1 oz. packages of "Oscar Mayer Lunchables Deluxe Turkey, Ham and Cheddar Cheeses, Andes Mint, with Dijon Mustard." Each package bears the use by date and establishment number "09 DEC 2004 DD Est. P-2310" and is stamped with the packaging code "00 44700 02464."

Problem/Reason for Recall:
The product is misbranded in that it contains a packet of Herb Sauce formulated with egg yolk, an allergen, instead of the Dijon Mustard packet that should have been in the package.

How/When Discovered:
The company discovered the problem after consumers reported finding an Herb Sauce packet (containing egg yolk) in the product instead of a Dijon Mustard packet as labeled.

Federal Establishment:
2310 P
Kraft Foods Global, Inc.
1337 West Second Street
Davenport, IA 52802

Consumer Contact:
Consumer Response Group, 1-888-373-7477

Media Contact:
Renee Zahery, Director of Communications, 847-646-4422

Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 5,040 pounds (Approximately 15,810 packages)

Distribution:
California, Oregon, Washington, and Utah

Recall Classification:
Class I

Recall Notification Level:
Retail

Press Release:
Iowa Firm Recalls Lunchables Due To Undeclared Allergen

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:
November 11, 2004

Recall Case Number:
042-2004

 

 

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