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Royal Seafood Market Inc. Recalls Iriss "Skolenu" Candy Due to Undeclared Peanuts
NEWS RELEASE
Contact: Jessica Chittenden
518-457-3136
For Immediate Release
Royal Seafood Market Inc. Recalls Iriss "Skolenu" Candy Due to Undeclared Peanuts
Brooklyn, NY - November 8, 2002 -- State Agriculture Commissioner Nathan L.
Rudgers announced today that Royal Seafood Market Inc., 2339 65th Street, Brooklyn,
NY 11204 is recalling Iriss "Skolenu" (aka) Toffees "Skolenu" because the candy
contains undeclared peanuts. People who have allergies to peanuts run the risk
of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.
The recalled product, Iriss "Skolenu", is packaged in a 200-gram
clear, vacuum-packed plastic pouch with a code number 090903. It is a product
of Latvia.
The product was discovered during a routine inspection by New York State Department
of Agriculture and Markets food inspectors at Royal Seafood Market Inc. in Brooklyn.
Royal Seafood Market Inc. indicates the product was distributed in the New York
City metropolitan area. No illnesses have been reported to date.
Consumers who have purchased this product are urged to return it to
the place of purchase.
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