Recall of Koala's March Crème filled Cookies Due to Melamine Contamination

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Subject: Recall of Koala's March Crème filled Cookies Due to Melamine Contamination
Date: 10/20/2008; 11:18:02
Message#: 100966-10-20-2008-PHIN
Contact Info: Alan L. Talarsky, NJDHSS/CEHS/Food and Drug Safety ProgramPhone: 609-588-3123; Email: at2@njlincs.net
Attachments: Lotte_Koala's_March_Cookies.jpg

Please review the following message from Alan Talarsky, Environmental Scientist 1, Food and Drug Safety Program, DHSS regarding the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Class 1 recall of Lotte USA's Koala's March Crème-filled Cookies due to melamine contamination.Lotte USA, Inc., Battle Creek, MI initiated a recall of all Koalas' March Cookies on September 29, 2008 because they were produced in China and they may be contaminated with melamine. The products are packaged in a plastic overwrap and the recall includes the following products:Koala March King Size Chocolate 1.8 oz 50 gramsUPC 0 81900 00001 7Koala March King Size Strawberry 1.8 oz/50 gramsUPC 0 81900 00007 9Koala March King Size White Chocolate 1.8 oz/50 gramsUPC 0 81900 00011 6Koala March Family Pack Chocolate 9.5 oz/270 gramsUPC 0 81900 08001 9Koala March Family Pack Strawberry 9.5 oz/270 gramsUPC 0 81900 08002 6Koala March Family Pack White Chocolate 9.5 oz/270 gramsUPC 0 81900 08011 8Koala March Family Pack Chestnut 9.5 oz/270 gramsUPC 0 81900 08010 1Koala March Family Hawaii Chocolate 9.5 oz/270 gramsUPC 0 81900 08003 3Koala March Family Hawaii Pineapple 9.5 oz/270 gramsUPC 0 81900 08004 0A sample photo of these products is attached above for your reference.The product were distributed nationwide and to Canada through wholesale distributors and retail stores. Lotte USA, Inc. is not aware of any illnesses or injuries associated with these products.Individuals who have experienced any health problems after consuming the Koala March cookies are advised to contact their health care professional.Customers who have purchased Koala's March cookies are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or discard it in their trash. Consumers with questions may contact the company at (269) 963-6664, Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 5:00 Eastern Standard Time. No action is required of local health departments at this time for this recall. However, inspectors should take appropriate enforcement action if these products are encountered during routine inspections.