WASHINGTON, August 5, 2002 – Minh Food
Corporation, a Pasadena, Tex., establishment, is voluntarily recalling
approximately 390 pounds of frozen egg roll products that contain undeclared
allergens (shrimp), the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and
Inspection Service announced today.
Shrimp are known allergens. Persons who have an
allergy or severe sensitivity to shrimp run the risk of possible allergic
reactions if they consume this product.
The products subject to recall are 13.7-ounce
trays of "MINH EGG ROLLS, WHITE MEAT CHICKEN." Printed on each package is
the production code, "382133B." Each package also bears the establishment
number, "P-5630," inside the USDA seal of inspection.
"We want consumers to be aware of the recall,"
said William J. Hudnall, acting FSIS administrator. "People who are allergic
or sensitive to shrimp may wish to check their freezers if they have the
recalled product and return it to the point of purchase."
The products were produced on May 13, 2002 and
distributed to retail stores in Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, Ohio, Texas and
Wisconsin.
The products were also distributed to company
marketing and sales representatives in Alabama, Florida, Michigan, Missouri
and North Carolina.
The problem was discovered by the company.
Media and consumers with questions about the
recall may contact
Howard Miller, Minh Foods vice president of
public affairs and communication, at (507) 537-8700.
Consumers with other food safety questions can
phone the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-800-535-4555. Hotline
services are available in English and Spanish and can be reached from 10
a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time), Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety
messages are available 24 hours a day.
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