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“TRIBUTE TO LANCE, INC.” mentioning the U.S. Dept of Agriculture was published in the House of Representatives section on pages H475 on Jan. 22, 2009.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
TRIBUTE TO LANCE, INC.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from North Carolina (Mrs. Myrick) is recognized for 5 minutes.
Mrs. MYRICK. I rise today in tribute to Lance, Inc., a snack food company that is based in my district. Lance is the number one seller of peanut butter crackers in United States grocery stores. It operates manufacturing plants in seven States. The company's products are in grocery stores, convenience stores, hospitals, schools, and vending machines all across the country, and they have not been affected by the nationwide peanut butter recall caused by the salmonella outbreak.
Lance self-manufactures 100 percent of the peanut butter for all of its products, which include eight varieties of peanut butter and snack crackers. Their manufacturing process is held to the highest standard, and the company regularly tests its products to assure continued consumer health and safety. Lance has also been reviewed and okayed by the Food Safety Division of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture to ensure utmost quality and safety.
Parents pack Lance crackers in their kids' lunches every day, and every day countless people grab a handful of Lance crackers as an on-
the-go snack. This company is a trusted one because it has built its reputation on putting the consumer first.
The safety of Lance has not been compromised by this recall, and I urge consumers to continue to enjoy all of their favorite Lance products.
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