Date of Recall:
September 22, 2008
Products Recalled:
Ying Feng Foodstuffs Brand Pumpkin Seeds
Product Information:
The recalled product is sold in 10-ounce, clear plastic packages with the following code: EXP 03 25 2010. The recalled product is a product of China.
Recalling Firm:
Fine Land Corp.
Brooklyn, NY
Consumers with questions about the recalled product may contact the company at 718-714-1850.
Problem/Reason for Recall:
The recalled products may contain undeclared sulfites. The consumption of 10 milligrams or more of sulfites per serving has been reported to elicit severe reaction in some asthmatics. Anaphylactic shock could occur in certain sulfite sensitive individuals upon ingesting 10 milligrams or more of sulfites.
To-date, no illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported in connection with this problem.
The recall was initiated after routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis by Food Laboratory personnel revealed the presence of undeclared sulfites in Ying Feng Foodstuffs Brand Pumpkin Seeds which did not declare sulfites on the label. The consumption of 10 milligrams of sulfites per serving has been reported to elicit severe reactions in some asthmatics. Anaphylactic shock could occur in certain sulfite sensitive individuals upon ingesting 10 milligrams or more of sulfites.
Consumers who have purchased the products should return them to place of purchase for a full refund.
Distribution:
Nationwide
Press Release:
Yes
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