Undeclared Eggs in Haiti Soft Castle Chocolate Chip Cookies
Contact:
Jessica Chittenden
518-457-3136

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Albany, NY -- May 12, 2004 --- State
Agriculture Commissioner Nathan L. Rudgers today warned consumers who
are sensitive to eggs, not to consume certain "Haiti Soft Castle
Chocolate Chip Cookies" distributed by Grand Supercenter, Inc., 47-08
Grand Avenue, Maspeth, New York 11378, due to the presence of
undeclared eggs. People who are allergic to eggs run the risk of
serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these
products. Grand Supercenter, Inc. is voluntarily recalling the
product.

"Haiti Soft Castle Chocolate Chip Cookies" are packaged in a 2.29-oz.,
red and white cardboard box with code 2004.06.03.C. It is a product
of Korea. The UPC number is 8 801019 301803.

Routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and
Markets food inspectors revealed the product contained undeclared
eggs. The product was distributed in the New York/New Jersey
metropolitan area. No illnesses have been reported to date.

Consumers who are allergic to eggs and purchased "Haiti Soft Castle
Chocolate Chip Cookies" are urged to return them to the place of
purchase.

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