Missouri Firm Recalls Mislabeled Franks

Commissioner of Agriculture Tommy Irvin is alerting Georgians to the recall of some frankfurters.

Sara Lee North American Retail, St. Joseph, Mo., is recalling approximately 1,728 pounds of cheese franks because they were inadvertently packaged with beef frank labels and therefore contain cheese, a milk product.  Milk is not listed on the label and could cause problems for those with an allergy or sensitivity to milk.

The following product is being recalled:

• 1-pound packages of "Ball Park BRAND BEEF FRANKS." Each package bears the use by date of "May 07 09 P8740A" as well as a UPC code of "5450010002."

The cheese franks were produced on Feb. 12, 2009, and were shipped to distribution centers nationwide.

The problem was discovered by the company after receiving consumer inquiries.  Consumers with questions about the recall should contact the Sara Lee Consumer Affairs Recall Hotline at (888) 891-6100.  To see the label of the recalled product: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/Recall_012_2009_Release/index.asp#labels

“Our inspectors will be checking grocery shelves and food warehouses to make sure this product is removed from sale,” said Commissioner Irvin.

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