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Ashdon Farms Recalls Some Chocolate Covered
Candy Products Containing Peanuts
NEWS RELEASE
Contact: Mark Beveridge
(262) 832-8215
For Immediate Release
Ashdon Farms Recalls Some Chocolate Covered Candy Products Containing Peanuts
Waukesha WI, November 19, 2002 - Ashdon Farms, Waukesha, WI is recalling 12
oz cans of Girl Scout Chocolate Covered Raisins and 7 oz bags of Ashdon Farms
Chocolate Covered Raisins because some packages may contain a mixture of chocolate
covered peanuts and chocolate covered raisins. People who have allergies to
peanuts could run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions
if they consume these products.
The two recalled products were distributed nationwide through direct sales
by Girl Scouts, schools and similar fundraising activities.
The 12 oz Girl Scout Chocolate Covered Raisins are marked with the code date
2283A10 on the bottom of the can. The 7 oz Ashdon Farms Chocolate Covered Raisins
are marked with the code date 2305A6.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this product.
"We very much regret any concern this news causes to our customers and
distributors and will do everything possible to assist them in quickly identifying
and exchanging the affected product," said Gordon Liebl, President of Ashdon
Farms. Mr. Liebl also noted that both product labels bear an allergen advisory
statement, "Processed on Shared Equipment with Peanut and Nut Containing
Products."
The recall was initiated after it was discovered that a packaging error from
the raw material supplier had resulted in small quantities of chocolate covered
peanuts being mixed with chocolate covered raisins.
Consumers who purchased the product should contact the organization from which
they purchased the product for replacement. Consumers with questions may contact
Ashdon Farms at 262-832-8201.
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