To:               Health Commissioners, Environmental Health Directors, Nursing Directors, ODA Food Safety Specialist, and Other Interested Parties

Subject:        Recall Announcement  (ODA/ODH) 2001-18

Date:             May 29, 2001

ALLERGY ALERT ISSUED ON UNDECLARED EGG WHITES IN HALF GALLONS OF
"CANDY SHOPPE SUNDAES"

Friendly Ice Cream Corporation of Wilbraham, MA, is voluntarily recalling its

half gallon packages of all varieties of "Candy Shoppe Sundae" ice cream

because they may contain undeclared egg whites.  People who have allergies to

egg whites may have an allergic reaction, including a serious or life-

threatening allergic reaction, if they consume these products.

The recalled "Candy Shoppe Sundae" products were distributed in supermarkets,

convenience stores and Friendly's Restaurants in the states of MA, ME, RI, CT,

VT, NH, NY, NJ, PA, OH, VA, MD, DC, FL, TN, IN, WV, MI, NC and SC.

The products come in a half-gallon package marked with an expiration date prior

to March 4, 2002, embossed in the form of "04Mar02" or "Mar0402" (or earlier)

or inkjet printed in the form of "25-26 WC5 020304 (these six digits indicate

Year-Month-Day) 00000" or earlier.  To date, one minor reaction following

consumption of the product has been reported.

The company initiated the recall after it was discovered that the egg white

containing product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the

presence of egg whites.  Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was

caused by an error in the company's package printing process that has since

been corrected.

Consumers who are allergic to egg whites and have purchased half-gallon

packages of "Candy Shoppe Sundae" ice cream may return them to the place of

purchase for a full refund.  Consumers with questions may contact the company

at 1-800-723-1591.