EXHIBIT 16
[Letterhead of Arthur Andersen, LLP]
Offices of the Chief Accountant
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549
August 7, 2000
Dear Sirs,
We have read Item 4 included in the Form 8-K dated August 7, 2000, of Interfoods
of America, Inc., filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and are in
agreement with the statements contained therein.
Very truly yours,
ARTHUR ANDERSON LLP
By: /S/ DENISE D. VEITCH
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Denise D. Veitch
Copy to:
Mr. Robert Berg, President, Interfoods of America, Inc.