Description
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- May 6, 2008 --Blount Fine Foods
of Fall River, MA is recalling Blount All Natural New
England Clam Chowder, Net Wt. 20 oz with Lot: 0424086D, Sell by date:
6/23/2008, because it may contain undeclared shrimp. People who have an
allergy or severe sensitivity to shrimp run the risk of serious or life-threatening
allergic reaction if they consume these products. Our firm has recovered 1,385
of
1,416 units produced, 31 units are in distribution.
Blount New England Clam Chowder was distributed through the following
supermarket chains: Shaw’s Supermarkets (in Massachusetts and Connecticut),
Omni Foods (in Weston, MA), Donelan Market (in Acton and Littleton, MA), The
Cirelli Marketplace store (Middleboro, MA), and The Blount Factory Store (Warren,
RI). The product is identified as a 20oz plastic cup with a film seal and plastic
lid.
The dark blue product label reads: Blount Signature Soups All Natural New England
Clam Chowder, Keep Refrigerated. The lot code and sell by date are printed
in black
ink on the bottom of the cup.
No illnesses have been reported to date.
The recall was initiated after it was discovered that product containing shrimp
was
distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of shrimp. Subsequent
investigation indicates the problem was caused by an isolated, temporary
breakdown in the company's production and packaging processes.
Consumers who have purchased Blount All Natural New England Clam Chowder are
urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers who
have
health-related concerns should contact their physician. Consumers with questions
may contact the company at 1-800-274-2526. Additional information is available
at
www.blountfinefoods.com.