Idaho Firm Recalls Beef Chili Because Of Undeclared Allergens
WASHINGTON, March 31, 2004Seneca Foods
Corporation, a Payette, Idaho, firm is voluntarily recalling approximately
7,250 pounds of beef chili because of undeclared allergens (wheat and soy),
the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service
announced today.
The products being recalled are 6-pound, 12-ounce
cans of "CIMMARON, PREMIUM, BEEF CHILI WITH BEANS." Each can also bears one
of the following codes, "K3ED041" or "K3ED042." Under this code is the
number "73661."
The cans also bear the establishment number "EST.
6166" inside the USDA mark of inspection.
The chili was produced on Nov. 4, 2003 and
shipped to to restaurants and wholesale distributors in California, Oregon
and Washington.
Consumers who are allergic to wheat or soy
should not eat this product. FSIS has received no reports of allergic
reactions associated with consumption of this product. Anyone concerned
about an allergic reaction should contact a physician.
The problem was discovered by the company.
Media with questions about the recall should
contact Phil Paras, company chief financial officer, at (315) 926-8121.
Consumers may contact Vince Lammers, company vice president, at (315)
926-3314.
Consumers with other food safety questions can
phone the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-MPHotline. The
hotline is 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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