While regular Wheaties will continue to feature celebrity athletes on its packages, General Mills plans to showcase these everyday heroes on the Energy Crunch boxes. To nominate someone, submit an essay of up to 300 words explaining why this recognition is deserved. Mail to Search for Everyday Champions, P.O. Box 2226, New York, NY 10116. The deadline is Sept. 14. The company announced the recall because the ice cream contains egg whites, which are not listed on the label.
Some people are allergic to eggs.
The company said one minor reaction has been reported. The ice cream comes in nougat, coffee or chocolate flavors and was sold in markets and Friendly's Restaurants in Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Florida, Indiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia. Friendly Ice Cream said the recall involves half-gallon packages marked with an expiration date prior to March 4, 2002. The egg whites were left off the label in a printing error. Consumers allergic to eggs who have purchased the ice cream can return it to the place of purchase for a refund.