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Recall -- Firm Press ReleaseFDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company. Edwards Fine Foods Issues Recall and Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts in Edwards Oreo Pie Slices Contact: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Atlanta GA -- April 29, 2005 --- Edwards Fine Foods Inc of Atlanta GA, is recalling its Edwards Oreo Singles 2pack Frozen Pie Slices with a date code of Y84282 because the product may contain undeclared peanuts. People who have allergies to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. No other Oreo products are part of the recall. The recalled Edwards Fine Foods frozen pie slices were distributed throughout the United States in retail stores. The frozen product comes in a blue box with a picture of a cookie on it and is labeled, Edwards Oreo Singles 2pack Date code Y84282. The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the peanut-containing product was distributed in packaging that did not label peanuts in the ingredients. . Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company's production and packaging processes. The problem has been corrected. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. Consumers who have purchased Edwards Oreo Singles 2pack date code of Y84282 are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the Edwards Fine Foods at 1-800-562-7636. |
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