TO:	DDS Regional Directors, STS Director, CTH Coordinators, Private Providers, CO Quality Management Personnel
FROM:	Daniel A. Micari, Director, Quality Management Services
DATE:	August 20, 2008
RE:	FOOD RECALL ADVISORY:  Rhode Island Firm Recalls Chicken Noodle Products Due to Undeclared Allergens

This Food Recall Advisory is to advise that the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service is informing consumers not to consume 12-ounce boxes of "TRADER MING'S Yakisoba Noodles as these ready-to-eat chicken noodle products they may contain soy, a known allergen, which is not declared on the label.  These products were distributed were distributed to Trader Joe's stores in Connecticut and other states. 

See the attached news release from  provided by the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service.
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/Recall_032_2008_Release/index.asp

   
Please ensure those responsible for food shopping and preparation are aware of this safety alert. Also review your food stores to determine whether or not the identified products are present. If the identified products are present, address appropriately.