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Potential Food Allergen
11-20-02

Ashdon Farms has recalled some Chocolate Covered Candy Products Waukesha WI
(SafetyAlerts) - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said Ashdon Farms
has recalled 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.