PETRI BAKING Products Issues Allergy Alert On One Code Of Stop & Shop Molasses Cookies

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PETRI BAKING Products Issues Allergy Alert On One Code Of Stop & Shop Molasses Cookies

Contact:
Anthony Habib, President
1-800-346-1981 ext. 210
Tammy Romanik, Quality Assurance Manager
1-800-346-1981 ext. 224

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- August 31, 2009 -- Petri Baking Products, Inc. is issuing a voluntary recall on one code of Stop & Shop Home Town Bakery Old Fashioned Molasses Cookies, Net Wt. 8.9 oz. The affected packages actually contain Peanut Butter Cookies that have peanut butter and milk which are undeclared allergens. People who have an allergy to peanuts and/or milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

This recall affects 167 cases (2000 packages) of Stop & Shop Home Town Bakery Old Fashioned Molasses Cookies with UPC 6-88267-08457-7 and a “SELL BY FEB.22,2010 A” (printed on side of package).

The product is sold in Stop & Shop stores in the following states: Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, Maine and New Jersey.

No other Stop & Shop branded products are affected by this voluntary recall.

We have not received any reports of illnesses or allergic reactions.

The problem was discovered by the company and has initiated an investigation into the matter.

This recall is being conducted in conjunction with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Consumers may return affected product to the store where it was purchased for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-346-1981 Monday-Friday from 9 am – 4 pm EDT.

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