FindLaw Class Action and Mass Tort Center: Recalls: Food, Drugs and Medical Devices: Sara Lee ® Issues Allergy Alert for Select Fruits of the Forest Frozen Pies
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Sara Lee® Issues Allergy Alert for Select Fruits of the Forest Frozen Pies
NEWS RELEASE
Contact: Matt Hall
(314) 259-7223
For Immediate Release
Sara Lee® Issues Allergy Alert for Select Fruits of the Forest Frozen Pies
ST. LOUIS (Dec. 23, 2002) - Sara Lee Bakery Group is voluntarily recalling
specifically coded 40-ounce frozen pies labeled Sara Lee® Signature Selections®
Fruits of the Forest Pie because some cartons may contain a different variety
of pie containing walnuts. Consumption of pies containing walnuts by people
who have an allergy or sensitivity to walnuts may result in a serious or life-threatening
allergic reaction. This product only poses a potential hazard to walnut-sensitive
individuals. The pies are safe for all other people to consume.
The recall applies to a single day of production for cartons displaying the
production code 06032242XX (with XX representing any number between 00 and 24).
This code may be found embossed on the flap of the package near the tear-strip
used to open the carton. The incorrectly packaged cartons also contain a pouch
of caramel used as a topping for the walnut-containing pie.
The pie was distributed to retail grocery stores nationwide.
The company has received a few complaints from some consumers who have bought
cartons of the Fruits of the Forest Pie containing another pie variety. There
have been no illness or allergic reactions reported. The affected Fruits of
the Forest Pie cartons are being removed from store shelves and may still be
in consumer possession.
Consumers may return the pies to grocery retailers for a full refund. Consumers
who have any questions or concerns should call Sara Lee Bakery Group toll-free
at (800) 323-7117 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CST Monday through Friday, excluding
holidays.
Sara Lee Bakery Group is working together with the FDA in undertaking a voluntary
recall of this product and also has notified the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis
Network.
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