From: "Sperandio, Linda (DPH)" <Linda.Sperandio@state.ma.us
Sent: Friday, April 09, 2004 1:40 PM
Subject: Recall-Shaw's Brand Frozen Italian Meatballs

Shaw's Supermarkets Initiates Voluntary Recall of Shaw's Brand Italian Frozen Meatballs
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Product sold in Shaw's Supermarkets Across New England and Star Markets in Massachusetts

West Bridgewater, MA, April 8, 2004 -  Shaw's Supermarkets has voluntarily removed from sale its 48oz. (3lb.) package of Shaw's Brand Frozen Italian Meatballs, sold at Shaw's Supermarkets throughout New England and Star Markets in Massachusetts.  The product is being recalled because pieces of glass or glass-like substance have been found in some meatballs.

The recalled Shaw's Brand Frozen Italian Meatballs has an expiration date of 01-08-05 and the following UPC bar code:   045674 58925.   Customers who purchased the Shaw's Brand Frozen Italian Meatballs can bring the product back to any Shaw's or Star Market for a full refund. Customers who have questions or concerns about this issue can contact Shaw's Consumer Response
Center's toll free number, 1-888-431-7429.

About Shaw's
Throughout the six New England states, there are 202 Shaw's and Star Market store locations serving more than four million customers each week and employing approximately 30,000 associates.  During the most recently completed fiscal year, total Company sales were $4.4 billion.  Shaw's and Star Markets are wholly-owned subsidiaries of J Sainsbury plc.  For additional information, please visit www.shaws.com.

Shaw's Spokesperson:
Terrence C. Donilon
Telephone:  (508) 313-3318
Pager Service:  1-800-LESHAW