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Oklahoma Firm Recalls Beef Pattie Fritters Because of Undeclared Allergen
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| Recall Release |
CLASS I RECALL |
| FSIS-RC-045-2004 |
HEALTH RISK: HIGH |
Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113; FAX: (202) 690-0460
Steven Cohen
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18, 2004 - Advance Food Company, Inc., an Enid, OK, firm, is voluntarily
recalling approximately 31,390 pounds of beef pattie fritter products due to undeclared allergens, (buttermilk and whey),
the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today. The product could cause an allergic
reaction for people who are sensitive to milk.
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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.
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The products subject to recall are 10.5 lb. cases of "ADVANCE FOOD COMPANY, BEEF PATTIE FRITTER, CN 1-61, 40 Pieces."
Each package bears the establishment number "EST. 2260Y" inside the USDA mark of inspection. In addition, each box
bears a code date beginning with either the letter H or I.
The patties were produced on Sept. 3, 2003, Sept. 25, 2003, Nov. 20, 2003, July 29, 2004 and Sept. 9, 2004. The
products were distributed to schools in Texas, primarily in the northeastern part of the state.
The company discovered the problem. 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 or consumers with questions may contact company representative Brian Hayden at (877) 550-4848.
Consumers with other food safety questions can phone the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-MPHotline
(1-888-674-6854). The hotline is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Eastern Time), Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day.
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USDA Recall Classifications
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| Class I |
This is a health hazard situation
where there is a reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death.
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| Class II |
This is a health hazard situation where there is a remote probability of adverse health consequences from the use of the product.
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| Class III |
This is a situation where the use of the product will not cause adverse health consequences.
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