QFC Recalling Deli Tuna Salad Items in Washington and Oregon

CONTACT: TAMMY BOTTCHER 206-510-9031 DENISE OSTERHUES 513-762-1304

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE –SEATTLE,WA — AUGUST 28, 2008 — QUALITY FOOD CENTERS (QFC) SAID TODAY IT IS RECALLING FIVE DELI TUNA SALAD ITEMS SOLD AT SOME QFC STORES IN WASHINGTON AND OREGON. SALAD DRESSING USED TO MAKE THESE ITEMS MAY CONTAIN MILK NOT LISTED ON THE LABEL. CUSTOMERS SHOULD RETURN THE PRODUCT TO STORES FOR A REFUND OR REPLACEMENT.

THE FOLLOWING DELI-PREPARED ITEMS ARE INCLUDED IN THE QFC RECALL:

TUNA PECAN SALAD	SELL BY:	AUG. 29-30
TUNA SALAD-STUFFED TOMATO	SELL BY:	AUG. 29-30
GOURMET TUNA WRAP	SELL BY:	AUG. 27-28
CUSTOM-PREPARED WHOLE SANDWICH &NBSP;&NBSP;&NBSP;&NBSP;&NBSP;&NBSP;WITH TUNA SALAD	PREPARED:	AUG. 25-26
CUSTOM-PREPARED HALF SANDWICH &NBSP;&NBSP;&NBSP;&NBSP;&NBSP;&NBSP;WITH TUNA SALAD	PREPARED:	AUG. 25-26

PEOPLE WHO ARE ALLERGIC TO MILK RUN THE RISK OF A SERIOUS OR LIFE-THREATENING REACTION IF THEY CONSUME THIS PRODUCT. NO ILLNESSES HAVE BEEN REPORTED. FOR MOST CONSUMERS, THERE IS NO SAFETY ISSUE WITH THE PRODUCT.

THE RECALL INCLUDES 74 QFC STORES. QFC HAS ALREADY CONTACTED ALL CUSTOMERS KNOWN TO HAVE PURCHASED THESE ITEMS BY TELEPHONE.

CUSTOMERS WITH QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS MAY CALL 1-800-632-6900.

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