FindLaw Class Action and Mass Tort Center: Recalls: Food, Drugs and Medical Devices: D&V Trading Inc. Recalls "D&V" Brand and "JoJomo" Brand Assorted Konnyaku Jelly
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D&V Trading Inc. Recalls "D&V" Brand and "JoJomo" Brand Assorted Konnyaku Jelly
NEWS RELEASE
Contact: Lucy Liu
510-303-6156
For Immediate Release
D&V Trading Inc. Recalls "D&V" Brand and "JoJomo" Brand Assorted Konnyaku Jelly
Oakland, CA - August 15-2002 -- D&V Trading Inc. of Oakland, California
is recalling "JoJomo" Brand and "D&V" brand Lychee Flavor,
Mango Flavor, Assorted Flavor, Nata de Coco Konnyaku Jelly Jars and Packages
because they contain the ingredient "konjac". The Consumer Product
Safety Commission and the Food and Drug Administration consider this type of
candy to pose a serious choking risk particularly to infants, children and elderly.
Local authorities have reported at least three children's deaths from choking
in the United States associated with this type of jelly candy. There have also
been reports of death in other countries.
The product was distributed to retail stores in local areas of northern California.
Consumers may have purchased the product through these retail stores.
Consumer who have purchased "D&V" brand and "JoJomo"
brand Konnyaku Jelly are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full
refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at (510) 303-6156.
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