Cookie Recall

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Lotte USA, Inc. Initiates Nationwide Recall of Koala's March Crème filled

Cookies

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Lotte USA, Inc.

*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* -- October 17, 2008 -- Lotte USA, Inc., Battle

Creek, MI initiated a recall of all Koalas' March Cookies on September 29,

2008 because they were produced in China and they may be contaminated with

melamine. The products are packaged in a plastic overwrap and the recall

includes the following products:

Koala March King Size Chocolate 1.8 oz 50 grams

UPC 0 81900 00001 7

Koala March King Size Strawberry 1.8 oz/50 grams

UPC 0 81900 00007 9

Koala March King Size White Chocolate 1.8 oz/50 grams

UPC 0 81900 00011 6

Koala March Family Pack Chocolate 9.5 oz/270 grams

UPC 0 81900 08001 9

Koala March Family Pack Strawberry 9.5 oz/270 grams

UPC 0 81900 08002 6

Koala March Family Pack White Chocolate 9.5 oz/270 grams

UPC 0 81900 08011 8

Koala March Family Pack Chestnut 9.5 oz/270 grams

UPC 0 81900 08010 1

Koala March Family Hawaii Chocolate 9.5 oz/270 grams

UPC 0 81900 08003 3

Koala March Family Hawaii Pineapple 9.5 oz/270 grams

UPC 0 81900 08004 0

http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/lotte10_08.html

The product were distributed nationwide and to Canada through wholesale

distributors and retail stores. Lotte USA, Inc. is not aware of any

illnesses or injuries associated with these products.

Individuals who have experienced any health problems after consuming the

Koala March cookies are advised to contact their health care professional.

Customers who have purchased Koala's March cookies are urged to return them

to the place of purchase for a full refund or discard it in their trash.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at , Monday

to Friday, 9:00 to 5:00 Eastern Standard Time.

--

Ortiz, RD

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