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Celiac Disease Foundation became aware of this product recall today and we
felt it important to pass it along to the ListServ readers since this
product is gluten-free:


WASHINGTON (June 29) - A popular snack food sold nationwide is being
recalled because of concerns about contamination. All lots and sizes of
Veggie Booty Snack Food are being recalled, the company said, following a
report of 51 cases of salmonella poisoning that may be associated with the
product.


Georgine Hertzwig of Robert's American Gourmet in Sea Cliff, N.Y., said the
company acted after the Food and Drug Administration contacted them about
the illnesses in 17 states.

Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, especially in
young children, frail or elderly people and others with weakened immune
systems. Symptoms include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal
pain.

Hertzwig said none of the products has tested positive for salmonella, but
the company acted as a precaution after the FDA and the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention reported that many of the infected people has eaten
the product.

Veggie Booty Snack Food is sold in supermarkets, health food stores, vending
machines and online in the United States and Canada. It is sold in flexible
plastic foil bags in 4 ounce, 1 ounce and half-ounce portions. The brand
name is Robert's American Gourmet, and all codes and expiration dates of
Veggie Booty are being recalled.

The company said consumers who purchased Veggie Booty and still have the
product in their homes should discard the contents and contact the company
at 1-800-626-7557 for reimbursement.


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