RECALL NOTIFICATION, 002-2005, Ethnic Gourmet Foods, Chicken Biryani, Undeclared Allergen RECALL NOTIFICATION REPORT U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE PRODUCTS RECALLED: Trader Joe's Chicken Biryani Traditional Indian Style PRODUCTION DATES/IDENTIFYING CODES: Produced on various dates between January 2000 and December 2004. The products subject to recall are: 12 oz. packages of "TRADER JOE'S Chicken Biryani, Traditional Indian Style White Chicken Biryani over Steamed Rice." Each package bears the code "0022 5250." The establishment code "P-19362" appears inside the USDA mark of inspection. PROBLEM/REASON FOR RECALL: The product was marinated in yogurt, which was not declared on the label. Yogurt contains milk, a potential allergen. HOW/WHEN DISCOVERED: The problem was discovered through a routine label audit conducted by the firm. FEDERAL ESTABLISHMENT: 19362 P Ethnic Gourmet Foods 190 Fountain Street Framingham, MA 01702 CONSUMER CONTACT: Lisa Lehndorff, Consumer Affairs Manager, 303-581-1313 MEDIA CONTACT: Ellen Deutsch, Chief Growth Officer, 631-730-2212 QUANTITY RECALLED: Undetermined amount DISTRIBUTION: Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia. RECALL CLASSIFICATION: Class I RECALL NOTIFICATION LEVEL: Retail PRESS RELEASE: Yes DIRECT NOTIFICATION MEANS: The firm has notified its customers verbally and will follow up in writing. FSIS FOLLOW-UP ACTIVITIES: Effectiveness checks by the FSIS, Office of Field Operations (OFO). OTHER AGENCIES INVOLVED: None FSIS CONTACTS: FSIS Recall Coordinator: (518) 452-6870 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/Fsis_Recalls/ DATE OF RECALL MEETING: January 11, 2005 RECALL CASE NUMBER: 002-2005 |