WASHINGTON, Aug. 7, 2001—Kabobs Inc., a
Lake City, Ga., is voluntarily recalling approximately 14,300 pounds of
frozen meat and poultry products because they contain an undeclared
allergen (whey protein), the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food
Safety and Inspection Service announced today.
Whey protein is a known allergen. Persons who have an allergy or severe
sensitivity to the whey protein run the risk of possible allergic
reactions if they consume this product.
The products subject to recall are:
- "Kabobs CHICKEN WONTON" in 100-count cases marked with a
Julian date code of "01211,"
- "Kabobs DUCK WONTON" in 100-count cases marked with a
Julian date code of "01090,"
- "Kabobs MINI SHRIMP & PORK EGGROLL" in 200-count cases
marked with a Julian date code of "01177,"
- "Kabobs PORK AND SHRIMP POTSTICKER" in 100-count cases
marked with a Julian date code of "01130,"
- "Kabobs PORK POTSTICKER" in 100-count cases marked with a
Julian date code of "01200,"
- "Kabobs PORK SHO MAI" in 100-count cases marked with a
Julian date code of "01075,"
- "Kabobs PORK WONTON" in 100-count cases marked with a
Julian date code of "01207,"
- "Kabobs TURKEY POTSTICKER" in 100-count cases marked with
a Julian date code of "01089," and
- "Maple Leaf Farms DUCK POTSTICKER" in 100-count cases
marked with a Julian date code of "01211."
Each case bears a label with an establishment code of "EST.
6640" or "P-6640" inside the USDA seal of inspection.
The products were distributed to hotels, restaurants, and institutional
establishments nationwide.
"FSIS ensures that meat and poultry products are safe, wholesome,
and accurately labeled," said Thomas J. Billy, FSIS administrator.
"Diners who are allergic to whey protein may wish to ask if meals
made with these types of meat and poultry products contain the recalled
items.
The problem was discovered by the establishment, which then notified
FSIS. FSIS is not aware of any illnesses associated with consumption of
the product. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a physician.
Consumers and media with questions about the recall may contact Will
Rece, company president, at (404) 361-6283, ext. 1217.
Consumers with other food safety questions can phone the toll-free USDA
Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-800-535-4555. The hotline can be reached
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time), Monday through Friday, and recorded
food safety messages are available 24 hours a day.
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Symptoms may include throat swelling,
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