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Undeclared Peanuts in Turiba Iriss Krejuma

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Fri, 03/05/2004 - 11:14

Emily PeanutAll...

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State Agriculture Commissioner Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts in Turiba Iriss Krejuma Candy

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Jessica Chittenden
518-457-3136

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Rockaway Park, NY -- March 5, 2004 -- State Agriculture Commissioner Nathan L. Rudgers announced today that Bozena Brzostek, d/b/a Eden Delicatessen, 114-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd., Rockaway Park, New York 11694 is recalling packages of "Turiba Iriss Krejuma" candy because it contains undeclared peanuts. People who have allergies to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

The recalled "Turiba Iriss Krejuma" candy is packaged in a 200-gram plastic package with stamped code 09 1003.

Routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets food inspectors revealed the product contained peanuts, which were not declared on the label. "Turiba Iriss Krejuma" candy was sold in the Queens , New York area. No illnesses have been reported to date.

Consumers who have purchased this product are urged to return it to the place of purchase.

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Fri, 03/05/2004 - 14:11

Peg541

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Thanks so much for this update.

I have a pantry full of the stuff and wonder what to do with my Turiba Iriss Krejuma.

I am sure there is someone out there who knows what this is and is grateful for getting the message.

Peg

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Son 22 Allergic to peanuts, tree nuts, tomatoes, soy, milk, oats, fish.

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Peggy

Son 22 Allergic to peanuts, tree nuts, tomatoes, soy, milk, oats, fish.

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