Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Recall Alert

Attention: 
Please forward the following information to your Environmental Public Health Specialist as soon as possible.

To:             Local Public Health Agencies
From:        Russell Lilly, Food Processing Program Manager
Date:         October 25, 2010
Subject:    Nestle Corporation Recall of Raisinets due to possible undeclared allergens.

We have received the following recall information about Nestle’s Raisinets due to a possible undeclared allergen.  The Nestle Corporation indicates this product was sold to the Target and Shop-Rite stores nationwide, so DHSS believes this product is in Missouri.  If you have a Target store in your jurisdiction, please call, email or fax the store about this recall so they know to remove these raisinets from their shelves.  Please perform recall effectiveness checks while doing routine inspections.

Nestlé® USA Issues Allergen Alert on Single Production Code of Nestlé® Raisinets® Fun Size Bags

Contact:
Laurie MacDonald, Nestlé USA
(818) 549-6235

Tricia Bowles, Nestlé Confections & Snacks
(818-549-5817

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 22, 2010 - Glendale, CA - Nestlé USA's Confections & Snacks Division is initiating a voluntary recall of Nestlé® RAISINETS® Fun Size Bags (10oz) with a production code of 02015748/UPC number 2800010255, which may contain undeclared peanuts. People who have allergies or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. Nestlé is taking this action out of an abundance of caution.

Nestlé® RAISINETS® Fun Size Bags (10oz) with a production code of 02015748 were distributed only in the U.S. to Target, Shop Rite and Don Quixote retail stores. Three complaints have been received to date. While this product is labeled with a precautionary statement "made on equipment that also processes peanuts," the product should not, but may contain some peanuts that are not declared on the label.

Providing safe, high quality products to our consumers is our number one priority. We have advised the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and will cooperate fully in their investigation. The only product involved is Nestlé® RAISINETS® Fun Size Bags (10oz) distributed in the U.S. with a production code of 02015748/UPC number 2800010255. No other Nestlé products are impacted.

Consumers who are allergic to peanuts and who have purchased the recalled products are advised by Nestlé not to consume them. Instead, Nestlé asks these consumers to contact Nestlé Consumer Services directly at 1-800-478-5670 for a full refund and discard any remaining packages. Consumers should not return Nestlé® RAISINETS® Fun Size Bags (10oz) with a production code of 02015748/UPC number 2800010255 to retailers. Operators are available between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. EST and after hours for emergencies. Those with questions should contact Nestlé Consumer Services at 1-800-478-5670 or via email at nestlecandy@casupport.com. Nestlé apologizes for any inconvenience experienced by our valued consumers and retail customers.