July 24, 1998
(Forest Resources and Agrifoods)

Borden Foods Canada enacts voluntary recall of Catelli 500g Ready-Cut Macaroni

Borden Foods Canada is recalling its Catelli brand Ready-Cut Macaroni product in the 500-gram size, sold under UPC code 64200-11647 (this code appears on the package under the bar code), and with the date code P8123 (this code is embossed on the end flap of the 500g package).

Borden Foods Canada has enacted the recall because some packages (with the specified date code) may contain small metal particles. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers who have purchased this product with this code should return it to the retail store from which it was purchased. Ready-Cut Macaroni with different date codes and other Catelli pasta products are not affected by this recall.

Consumers who have difficulty locating the UPC code or date code on the Catelli Ready-Cut Macaroni package may call Borden Foods Consumer Response at 1-877-727-8260 (toll-free) and be assisted by a consumer representative.

This particular product was distributed at retail stores in Newfoundland, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Quebec and in limited stores in Ontario. Borden Foods Canada has notified retail stores that have received this product. All products with this date code have been withdrawn from the shelves of the appropriate retail stores.

Based on its internal investigation, Borden Foods Canada is confident this is an isolated situation. The company is working with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency regarding this issue.

Contact: Lynn S. Anderson, (614) 225-7199.

1998 07 24 11:35 a.m.