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Default Side Pocket Foods Co. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Anchovy in Baja Bob's Mean & Lean Low Carb Bloody Mary Mix

Side Pocket Foods Co. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Anchovy in
Baja Bob's Mean & Lean Low Carb Bloody Mary Mix
Contact:
Side Pocket Foods Co.
1-541-767-9146

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Cottage Grove, OR -- May 24, 2004 -- Side
Pocket Foods Co., Cottage Grove, Oregon is recalling 631 cases of Baja
Bob's Mean & Lean Low Carb Blood Mary Mix because they contain
undeclared anchovy paste present in the Worcestershire Sauce used in
it's production. People who have allergies to anchovies run the risk
of serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume these
products.

The recalled Baja Bob's Mean & Lean Low Carb Bloody Mary Mix was
distributed nationwide in retail stores.

The product comes in a 323 fl. oz. glass bottle. Product is coded by
lot #'s BBBM001SPF BEST USED by 2/11/05 and BBBM001SPF BEST USED BY
2/14/05. Codes can be found on the neck of the bottle above the label.
The firm name Low Carb Living, Inc., Encinitas, California is declared
on the label.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this
problem.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that
anchovy-containing product was distributed in packaging that did not
reveal the presence of anchovies.

Consumers who have purchased Baja Bob's Mean & Lean Low Carob Bloody
Mary's containing these codes are urged to return them to the place of
purchase. Consumers with questions may contact Side Pocket Foods Co.
at 1-541-767-9146.

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