Bryan Foods, a Haltom City, Texas, firm, is voluntarily recalling approximately 81,500 pounds of corn dogs due to an undeclared allergen (dried egg yolk), the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today.
Being recalled are 40 oz. packages of "Bryan CORN DOGS, BATTER WRAPPED FRANKS ON A STICK, MADE WITH BEEF AND PORK, TURKEY FRANKS." Each carton contains 15 individually wrapped corn dogs with one of the following label codes: "04110," "04138," "04160," "04243," "04257," "04281" and "04285." The establishment number "582" appears inside the USDA seal of inspection.
The corn dogs were produced on April 19, 2004; May 17, 2004; June 8, 2004; August 30, 2004; September 13, 2004; October 7, 2004; and October 11, 2004.
The corn dogs were distributed to retail stores in Alabama, Florida, Louisiana and Mississippi.
The problem was discovered by the company. FSIS has received no reports of allergic reactions associated with consumption of this product. Anyone concerned about an allergic reaction should contact a physician.
Media with questions may contact company Director of Communications and Public Affairs Goldie Taylor at 1-513-936-2001. Consumers with questions about the recall may contact the company call center at 1-800-544-3870.
Consumers with other food safety questions can phone the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854). 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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FOOD ALLERGIES
Consumers who have a food allergy or severe food sensitivity should always read ingredient labels. In restaurants, they should ask whether an allergy- causing ingredient is in the food.
A food allergy occurs when the immune system reacts to a certain food, usually within minutes after the food has been consumed.
Symptoms may include throat swelling, trouble breathing, or a rash.
Strictly avoiding the allergy-causing food is the only absolute way to avoid a reaction.
Several foods account for 90% of allergic reactions. They include peanuts, tree nuts (walnuts, pecans, etc.), fish, shellfish, eggs, milk, soy, and wheat.
Persons who have a severe, life-threatening food allergy should always carry, and know how to administer, prescription epinephrine.
USDA RECALL CLASSIFICATIONS
Class I
This is a health hazard situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death.
Class II
This is a health hazard situation where there is a remote probability of adverse health consequences from the use of the product.
Class III
This is a situation where the use of the product will not cause adverse health consequences.
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