U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE
| Product(s) Recalled: | Heinz Building Block 2 Vegetable Chicken Dinner (baby food), 4-oz containers |
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| Production Dates/Identifying Codes: | November 6, 1997 production with Julian date; code: P3117WB |
| Problem/Reason for Recall: | Contains high concentrations of lead |
| How/When Discovered: | FDA sporadically pulls food off shelf to analyze for its Market Basket Survey. Two jars tested by FDA contained lead concentrations of 194 ppb and 186 ppb. Company tests found similar levels. |
| Federal Establishment: | P-51, H. J.
Heinz Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. |
| Corporate Contact: | Deb Magness, 412-237-5806 |
| Quantity Recalled: | 371,800 jars—one day’s production estimated at 371,800 jars |
| Distribution: | Distributed to retail food stores nationwide |
| Recall Classification: | Class 1 |
| Recall Notification Level: | To consumer level |
| Press Release: | October 9, 1998 press release FSIS-98-RC-16 |
| Direct Notification Means: | Company contacting customers |
| FSIS Followup Activities: | Effectiveness checks |
| Other Agencies Involved: | FDA |
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| Date of Recall Meeting: | October 8, 1998 |
| Recall Case Number: | EP 034-98 |