Kent, Washington Firm Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Peanut Ingredients

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Jami Brock
206-432-3459

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 8, 2015 – Real Foods of Seattle, LLC of Kent, WA is recalling 29 cases of Harvest Slaw Kit and 13 cases of Broccoli Salad Kit because it may contain undeclared peanut ingredients. No other products are impacted by this recall. This recall is being conducted in coordination with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The Harvest Slaw Kit and Broccoli Salad Kit subject to this recall may potentially be packaged with sunflower seeds mixed with peanut pieces. The peanuts are not declared in the ingredient statement. The Harvest Slaw Kit has a net weight 5.75 lbs. and the Broccoli salad kit has a net weight 11 lbs.

Products were only sold to consumers directly from deli counter orders between August 5, 2015 and August 7, 2015. There are no codes on these containers.

38 cases were shipped to deli departments in Haggen stores in the following cities in Oregon and Washington.

OREGON: Ashland, Eugene, Lake Oswego, Keizer, Milwaukie, Oregon City.

WASHINGTON: Aberdeen, Auburn, Bellingham, Bremerton, Burien, Edmonds, Federal Way, Ferndale, Gig Harbor, Lake Forest Park, Lakewood, Liberty Lake, Marysville, Milton, Mount Vernon, Oak Harbor, Puyallup, Renton, Shoreline and Tacoma.

One (1) case of Broccoli Salad Kit was shipped to Plaza Market in Camano Island, WA, two (2) cases of Broccoli Salad Kit were shipped to County Market stores in Woodinville, WA, and Kingston, WA and one (1) case of Harvest Slaw Kit was shipped to Archie’s IGA in Pullman, WA.

There have been no reported adverse reactions or illnesses attributed to the recalled items to date. The firm initiated a recall after being contacted by a customer.

Customers who have purchased this product and are sensitive to peanut products or have peanut allergies are urged to discard the affected product. This product may be returned to the store where purchased for a full refund. Consumers may

Consumers may call Jami Brock at 206-432-3459 for any further information Monday to Friday, between the hours of 8am-5pm (PST).