EXHIBIT 99.2
KOHLER MIX SPECIALTIES BROADENS PRODUCT
RECALL BECAUSE OF POSSIBLE HEALTH RISK
No Half-Gallon or Gallon Containers Are Involved in This Recall;
It Involves Dairy Products in Small Cartons Only
White Bear Lake, MN Feb. 6 -- Kohler Mix Specialties, Inc. announced
today that it is broadening a recall of cartoned milk products produced at its
White Bear Lake, MN plant. As a precaution, Kohler Mix is today recalling ALL
cartoned products produced at its White Bear Lake, MN plant. The plant code of
"PLT 27-416" is found on the top seal of the carton along with the use by date.
This information is printed in black ink. A complete listing of the products
under recall follows the body of this release. On February 2, 1999 Kohler
announced a recall of certain single-serve 2% milk in 10 ounce cartons. Since
the recall started, tests on two unsealed cartons of 2% milk in 10 ounce cartons
returned from the marketplace have indicated the potential for the presence of
Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal
infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened
immune systems. Healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms, such as
fever, headaches, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, from listeria
infection.
The source of the possible contamination is unknown at this time.
Kohler Mix has done extensive testing of production samples. All samples have
tested negative for the presence of listeria.
There has been no report of a serious illness related to the products
subject to the recall. Consumers are advised to NOT consume these products and
should return the items to the store or outlet where they purchased the products
for a refund. Consumers can call Kohler Mix at 800-446-0994 for further
information. Officials from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and the U.S.
Food and Drug Administration have been advised of the situation and are working
with Kohler Mix to monitor the recall.
James Kohler, President of Kohler Mix Specialties, Inc., commented, "We
take our commitment to quality very seriously. We have decided to take this
precautionary measure to ensure consumer safety."
Kohler Mix management stressed that the products subject to the recall
are only cartons from the noted production dates at its White Bear Lake plant.
None of Kohler's production from its Sulphur Springs, TX plant is affected and
no other products produced at the White Bear Lake plant are affected. Management
also stressed that all cartoned production lines at the White Bear Lake facility
are undergoing a thorough inspection. Production of cartoned products is
expected to resume on February 7, 1999. As an additional precaution, Kohler has
enhanced its "test and release" process whereby all cartoned products will
undergo additional quality assurance measures prior to shipping.
The following products are subject to the recall, the products will
have a "use by date" on or between the dates listed below. All of these products
have the plant code of PLT 27-416.
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Carton WITH A "USE
Brand Size Product Description BY" DATE:
Becker's Quart Ultra-Pasteurized Heavy Whipping Cream March 16 thru April 13
Becker's Quart Ultra-Pasteurized 40% Heavy Whipping Cream March 06 thru April 05
Dairy Fresh Quart Half & Half Jan 20 thru Feb 21
Hardees Half Pint Ultra-Pasteurized 2% Milkfat Vitamin A&D Feb 10 thru March 19
Kemps Pint Ultra-Pasteurized Half & Half March 07 thru April 06
Kemps Pint Ultra-Pasteurized Heavy Whipping Cream March 01 thru March 22
Kemps Pint Sweetened Fat Free Half & Half March 06 thru April 07
Ultra-Pasteurized
Kemps Quart Dairy Good Lactose Reduced Lowfat Milk *Feb 14 thru March 22
2% Milkfat
Kemps Quart Dairy Good Lactose Reduced Lowfat Milk *Feb 14 thru March 22
1% Milkfat
Kemps Quart Dairy Good Lactose Reduced NONFAT Feb 14 thru March 15
Milk
Kemps 8oz Ultra-Pasteurized Heavy Whipping Cream March 01 thru April 05
Kemps 8oz 2% Lowfat Milk Feb 11 thru March 24
Kemps 8oz Skim Milk Feb 15 thru March 15*
Kemps 8oz Swiss Style Chocolate Lowfat Milk Feb 27 thru March 30
Kohler Mix 10oz 1% Lowfat Milk Feb 14 thru March 22
Specialties
Kohler Mix Quart Ultra-Pasteurized Artificially Flavored March 28 thru May 05
Specialties Sweetened Whipping Cream
Kohler Mix Half Pint Ultra-Pasteurized 2% Milkfat Vitamin A&D Jan 28* thru March 24
Specialties
Kohler Mix Half Pint Ultra-Pasteurized 1/2% Milkfat Vitamin Feb 21 thru March 30
Specialties A&D Chocolate Lowfat Milk
Land O Lakes 10oz Ultra Pasteurized 1% Lowfat Milk Feb 14 thru March 22
Land O Lakes 10oz Ultra Pasteurized Milk Feb 13 thru March 22
Land O Lakes 10oz Ultra Pasteurized Chocolate Lowfat Milk Feb 21 thru March 30
Land O Lakes 10oz Ultra Pasteurized Fat Free Skim Milk Feb 15 thru March 23
Land O Lakes 10oz Ultra Pasteurized 2% Reduced Fat Milk Feb 10 thru March 24
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Land O Lakes Pint Ultra Pasteurized 2% Reduced Fat Milk Feb 14 thru March 22
Land O Lakes Pint Ultra Pasteurized Chocolate Lowfat Milk Feb 27 thru March 23
Land O Lakes Pint Ultra Pasteurized Milk Feb 15 thru March 01
Land O Lakes Pint Ultra Pasteurized Fat Free Skim Milk Feb 23 thru March 22
Land O Lakes Pint Ultra Pasteurized Gourmet Fat Free Half & March 07 thru April 13
Half
Land O Lakes Pint Ultra Pasteurized HAZELNUT Fat Free Half March 17 thru April 05
& Half
Land O Lakes Pint Ultra Pasteurized FRENCH VANILLA Fat March 23 thru April 04
Free Half & Half
Land O Lakes Pint Ultra Pasteurized Gourmet Half & Half March 07 thru April 06
Land O Lakes Pint Ultra Pasteurized Gourmet Heavy March 07 thru April 05
Whipping Cream
Land O Lakes Pint Ultra Pasteurized Premium Chocolate Milk Feb 26 thru April 04
Land O Lakes Quart Ultra Pasteurized Fat Free Skim Milk Feb 15 thru March 23
Land O Lakes Quart Ultra Pasteurized 1% Lowfat Milk Feb 13 thru March 22
Land O Lakes Quart Ultra Pasteurized 2% Lowfat Milk Feb 14 thru March 22
Land O Lakes Quart Ultra Pasteurized Chocolate Lowfat Milk Feb 21 thru March 30
Land O Lakes Quart Ultra Pasteurized Gourmet Half & Half March 07* thru April 05
Land O Lakes Quart Ultra Pasteurized Gourmet Heavy March 01 thru April 13
Whipping Cream
Land O Lakes Quart Gourmet Heavy Whipping Cream Jan 15 thru Feb 28
Land O Lakes Quart Ultra Pasteurized Gourmet Fat Free Half & March 07 thru April 13
Half
Land O Lakes Quart Ultra Pasteurized Premium Chocolate Milk Feb 26 thru April 04
Land O Lakes Half Pint Ultra Pasteurized Gourmet Heavy March 01 thru April 05
Whipping Cream
Muller Pint Half & Half April 06 thru April 06
Pinehurst
Muller Quart Ultra-Pasteurized Heavy Whipping Cream March 07 thru March 16
Pinehurst
Muller Quart Ultra-Pasteurized Half & Half March 07 thru March 30
Pinehurst
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Muller Half Pint Ultra-Pasteurized Heavy Whipping Cream March 01 thru March 29
Pinehurst
Oak Grove Quart 100% Lactose Free Skim Milk Feb 14 thru March 15
Oak Grove Quart 100% Lactose Free 2% Milkfat Feb 14 thru March 15
Perkins Quart Ultra-Pasteurized Artificially Flavored March 28 thru May 05
Sweetened Whipping Cream
Roundy's Pint Grade A Ultra-Pasteurized Half & Half March 14* thru April 13
Roundy's Quart Grade A Ultra-Pasteurized Half & Half March 14 thru April 12
Roundy's Half Pint Grade A Ultra-Pasteurized Heavy Whipping March 08 thru April 12
Cream
Wendy's Half Pint 2% Reduced Fat Milk Ultra-Pasteurized Feb 11 thru March 05
Asterisk indicates revision.
Kohler Mix Specialties, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Michael Foods, Inc.
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