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RECALL NOTIFICATION, 047-2004, Nancy*s Petite Quiche, Misbranding/Undeclared Allergen
12-17-04

RECALL NOTIFICATION, 047-2004, Nancy*s Petite Quiche, Misbranding/Undeclared Allergen
Linda Sperandio, LDN
Food Safety Compliance Coordinator
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Food Protection Program
305 South Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
617-983-6767, FAX 617-983-6770
email: Linda.Sperandio@state.ma.us
webpage: www.mass.gov/dph/fpp

-----Original Message-----
From: FSIS RecallNotification [mailto:FSIS.RecallNotification@fsis.usda.gov]
Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2004 4:08 PM
To: PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICIAL
Subject: RECALL NOTIFICATION, 047-2004, Nancy*s Petite Quiche, Misbranding/Undeclared Allergen

<<RNR Recall 047-2004.doc>>

RECALL NOTIFICATION REPORT

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE

PRODUCTS RECALLED: Petite Quiche

PRODUCTION DATES/IDENTIFYING CODES: Packed and produced August 5, 2004. The product subject to recall is "NANCY*S Petite Quiche, Party Essentials, Gourmet Appetizers, 4 - Lorraine, 4 - Florentine, 4 - Three Cheese." Each package bears the code "77298 01285," and lot number "2184N" and "Est. 19294" inside the USDA seal of inspection.

PROBLEM/REASON FOR RECALL: The product possibly contains crab meat, a known allergen, which is not declared on the label.

HOW/WHEN DISCOVERED: The firm discovered the problem following a consumer complaint.

FEDERAL ESTABLISHMENT: 19294 M

Nancy's Specialty Foods

6500 Overlake Place

Newark, CA 94560

CONSUMER CONTACT: Diane DeMartini, Marketing Coordinator, 510-494-5293

MEDIA CONTACT: David Joiner, Vice-President of Operations, 510-494-5211

QUANTITY RECALLED: Approximately 30,700 pounds

DISTRIBUTION: Nationwide

RECALL CLASSIFICATION: Class I

RECALL NOTIFICATION LEVEL: Retail

PRESS RELEASE: Yes

DIRECT NOTIFICATION MEANS: The firm has notified its customers orally and will follow-up in writing.

FSIS FOLLOW-UP ACTIVITIES: Effectiveness checks by the FSIS, Office of Field Operations (OFO).

OTHER AGENCIES INVOLVED: FDA and DOD

FSIS CONTACTS:

FSIS Recall Coordinator: (510)337-5000

Consumer Inquiries: 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854); TTY, 1-800-256-7072

Media Inquiries: 202-720-9113

Congressional Inquiries: 202-720-3897

Recall Management: 202-690-6389

Web site: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/oa/recalls/rec_intr.htm

DATE OF RECALL MEETING: December 16, 2004

RECALL CASE NUMBER: 047-2004