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Food Safety Alert: Dried Sweet Potato
NEWS RELEASE
Contact: Jenny He
(718) 417-9281
For Immediate Release
Food Safety Alert: Dried Sweet Potato
Brooklyn, NY - January 17, 2002 -- Allied Imports Inc., located at 1266 Flushing
Ave., Brooklyn NY 11237, is recalling 7 oz. packages of Dried Sweet Potato because
the product contains undeclared sulfites. People who have severe sensitivity
to sulfites run the risk of serious or life threatening allergic reaction if
they consume this product. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection
with this problem.
The Dried Sweet Potato, product of China, is distributed in uncoded, heat sealed
7 oz. plastic bags. Product was distributed in the New York metropolitan area.
The recall was initiated after it was discovered through routine sampling by
NYS Dept. of Agriculture & Markets Food Inspectors that the product containing
sulfites, was distributed in packages that do not declare the presence of sulfites.
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. Analysis of the Dried Sweet Potato revealed that it contained in excess
of 10 milligrams per serving.
Establishments who have purchased the 7 oz. packages of Dried Sweet Potato
can return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers
with questions may contact the company at 718-417-9281.
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