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Food Allergy Alert: Rice Fruit Cakes
NEWS RELEASE
Contact: Chris Lee
718-417-1788
For Immediate Release
Food Allergy Alert: Rice Fruit Cakes
Brooklyn, NY - August 8, 2002 -- Starway Incorporated, located at 137 Grattan
Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11237, is recalling 8.75 oz. packages of Royal Family
Food Co. Rice Fruit Cakes because the product contains undeclared walnuts.
The recalled Rice Fruit Cakes are packaged in plastic bags containing 12 individually
wrapped cakes. The outer packaging bears UPC code 4711931220400. The product
was distributed in the New York Metropolitan Area.
The recall was initiated after routine sampling by New York State Dept. of
Agriculture & Markets Food Inspectors revealed the presence of undeclared
walnuts. The consumption of walnuts by allergic individuals has been reported
to elicit severe reactions. Life threatening and anaphylactic shock could occur
in certain sensitive individuals upon consumption of walnuts and products containing
walnuts. No illness or adverse reaction resulting from consumption of this product
has been reported.
Consumers who are allergic to walnuts and have purchased the 8.75 oz. Royal
Family Food Co. Rice Fruit Cakes should not consume them. They are urged to
return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with
questions may contact the company at 718-417-1788.
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