THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT 
              Copyright (c) 1997, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Sunday, February 16, 1997             TAG: 9702160047
SECTION: FRONT                   PAGE: A4   EDITION: FINAL 
DATELINE: EAST HANOVER, N.J.                LENGTH:   20 lines

PLANTERS RECALLS CASHEWS BECAUSE OF PEANUT RISK

Planters Co. is recalling some bags of its Honey Roasted Cashews because they may contain peanuts, potentially fatal to people allergic to them.

Planters said Friday that the 2 oz. bags were distributed to stores in the East, South, northern California and Hawaii. The blue metallic bags are stamped with the numbers 1-7-98. The package ingredients do not list peanuts.

No other Planters products are affected, the company said.

Peanut allergies can cause serious or life-threatening reactions.

Planters said consumers with peanut allergies who have bought the cashews should return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions can call Planters at 1-800-622-4726.

KEYWORDS: RECALL