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Plantain Products Co. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Whey in Spicy Plantain Chips and Spice Cassava Chips
NEWS RELEASE
Contact: Ricardo G. Argudo
813-626-9486
For Immediate Release
Plantain Products Co. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Whey in Spicy Plantain Chips and Spice Cassava Chips
Tampa, FL - June 13, 2002 -- Plantain Products Co. of Tampa, Florida is recalling
Chifles brand Spicy Plantain Chips and Spicy Cassava Chips because they may
contain undeclared whey. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to
whey run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume
these products.
Spicy Plantain Chips and Spicy Cassava Chips were distributed to retail stores
in Florida, Georgia, Texas, Virginia, Maryland, New York, Massachusetts, and
Connecticut.
Spicy Plantain Chips and Spicy Cassava Chips are in foil bags in 2 oz., 5 oz.,
8 oz., and 4 oz. bags under the Chifles Brand and all date codes are involved
through June 11, 2002.
No illnesses have been reported to date.
The recall was initiated after it was discovered that Spicy Plantain Chips
and Spicy Cassava Chips containing whey were distributed in packaging that did
not reveal the presence of whey.
Consumers who have purchased Chifles Spicy Plantain Chips and Chifles Spicy
Cassava Chips are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers with questions may contact Plantain Products at (813) 626-9486.
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