ALLERGY ALERT ON UNDECLARED EGGS IN OEBEL RUM STOLLEN

January 8, 2004
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
HARAM-CHRISTENSEN CORPORATION ISSUES ALLERGY ALERT ON UNDECLARED EGGS IN
OEBEL RUM STOLLEN.

CONTACT PERSON: WALTER SEIFERT/ANNA H. VIKKI, TEL 1-800-937-3474/1-201-507-8544.

Haram-Christensen Corporation, 125 Asia Place, Carlstadt, NJ 07072, is recalling Oebel Rum Stollen because the product may contain undeclared eggs. Consumers who are allergic to eggs may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.

The recalled Oebel Rum Stollen in clear, 17.6 oz. polybags with UPC code 086776 00318 6 were sold nationwide. The recall was initiated after routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors revealed the presence of undeclared eggs in Oebel Rum Stollen in packages which did not declare eggs as an ingredient on the label.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. Consumers who are allergic to eggs and purchased Oebel Rum Stollen are urged to return them to the place of purchase.

Consumers with questions may contact Haram-Christensen Corporation at 1-800-937-3474.