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Frango Cheggs Chocolate - Allergy Alert
March 24, 2007
FrangoŽ Cheggs branded Mint Chegg, Double Chocolate Chegg, Marshmallow Chegg, Peanut Butter Chegg, Caramel Chegg and Toffee Chegg Egg confectionary Products are being recalled. They contain egg product (egg whites) and milk, which have not been disclosed on their labels. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to eggs, egg whites, or milk run the risk of a serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume the Products. The Products may also contain corn starch, dextrose, Red #40, Yellow #6, and Blue #2. The Products were sold at Macy's Department Stores. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date.
The Products are packaged in 4 and 8 ounce packages and have one of the following bar code numbers on them:
The following bar coded number candy products contain undeclared egg products (egg whites):
2179500565
2179500573
2179500566
2179500588
2179500567
2179500589
2179500568
2179500590
2179500570
2179500592
2179500572
2179500594
The following bar coded number candy products contain undeclared egg products and milk:
751756019807
751756019869
751756019814
751756019876
751756019821
751756019883
751756019852
751756019890
751756019838
751756019906
Working in cooperation with the FDA, the Companies will also issue an alert through The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network.
Consumers with the allergies identified in this Alert should avoid contact with, and consumption of, the Product, and have it destroyed by a non-allergic person. Consumers with questions may call toll-free 1-800-321-0444 Monday through Friday 8:30 am-5:00 EDT and ask for customer service.
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