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1-3-2008

FRUIT MINIATURES RECALLED FOR UNDECLARED WALNUT CONTENT

Weis Markets today said it has initiated the voluntary recall of its Weis Baker's 18-count Fruit Miniatures and 2-pound platters of Mini-Fruit Diamonds in four varieties – Nut Diamond, Cheese Raspberry, Apricot and Mixed assortment. These products are being recalled because they may contain walnuts which are not identified on the label, according to West Virginia Commissioner of Agriculture Gus R. Douglass.

People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to walnuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products.

These products, which were sold in Weis Markets’ Bakeries, have been removed from store shelves and destroyed. The 18-count Fruit Miniatures come in clear plastic containers and the 2-pound Mini-Fruit Diamonds are packaged in a platter with a clear top.

This problem came to the company’s attention after a customer complaint. Concerned customers may return this product to Weis Markets for a full refund. Customers with concerns or questions about this recall may contact Weis Markets’ customer hotline at 866-999-9347, Ext. 3, which is open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
 
Weis Baker’s 18-count and 2-pound platters of Fruit Miniatures – Nut Diamond, Cheese Raspberry and Apricot are sold at Weis Markets including its Mr. Z’s, King’s and Scot’s Lo-Cost units. Weis Markets operates 156 stores in 5 states: Pennsylvania, Maryland, New York, New Jersey and West Virginia.

The West Virginia Department of Agriculture protects plant, animal and human health through a variety of scientific, regulatory and consumer protection programs, as mandated by state law. The Commissioner of Agriculture is one of six statewide elected officials in West Virginia. Currently, Commissioner Gus R. Douglass is the longest-serving agriculture commissioner in the nation. For more information, visit www.wvagriculture.org.

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