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 WASHINGTON (AP) - Tyson Foods Inc. is recalling 129,000 pounds of chicken
fajitas because of concerns that people allergic to milk products might have
a harmful reaction.

The poultry company discovered that some of its fajitas contain whey, a dairy
product and known allergen, but the products' new packaging does not list the
ingredient, the Agriculture Department said Monday.

While no illnesses have been reported, people allergic or sensitive to milk
products might have a moderate to severe reaction if they eat the fajitas.

The recalled products are Tyson's ``Restaurant Favorites Chicken Breast
Fajitas'' and Kirkwood's ``Chicken Fajita Kit'' in 26.6-ounce packages. Both
products have ``Est. P13137'' on the end of their labels.

The date numbers printed on the recalled Tyson kits begin with 265, 267, 268
and 270. On the Kirkwood product, the numbers begin with 273, 279 and 280.

Tyson produced the kits at its Fayetteville, Ark., plant and distributed them
nationwide.

``Because of the potential hazard for people with milk allergies, we urge
consumers to check their refrigerators and freezers,'' said Thomas J. Billy,
an administrator with the USDA's food safety service. ``If they find the
recalled products, consumers should not eat them and should return them to
the point of purchase.''

The USDA advises anyone concerned about an illness or allergic reaction to
contact a doctor immediately.

Consumers should return the products to store where they bought them. For
more information consumers can call USDA's meat and poultry hot line at
1-800-535-4555. The hot line is staffed from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST Monday
through Friday.

AP-NY-11-01-99 1939EST

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