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Allergen Alert: AAM PAPAD (NAVBHOJAN dehydrated mango pulp)
NEWS RELEASE
Contact: Rajesh Mehta
(718-472-0106)
For Immediate Release
Allergen Alert: AAM PAPAD (NAVBHOJAN dehydrated mango pulp)
Maspeth, NY - April 3, 2002 -- Peekay International, 56-20 56th St., Maspeth,
NY, 11378 is recalling NAVABHOJAN dehydrated mango pulp because the product
contains undeclared sulfites. The product is packaged in 7.1 oz (200 gm) plastic
bags with the code: Best Before SEPT 2002. The product is from India.
People, who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sulfites, run the risk
of serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.
Product was distributed in NY, NJ, PA, CT, VA, MA, GA, FL, MD, and NC. No illnesses
have been reported to date.
The recall was initiated after routine sampling by NYS Agriculture and Markets
Food Inspectors indicated that the product contained sulfites that were not
declared on the label. The consumption of 10 milligrams of sulfites per serving
has been reported to elicit severe reaction in some asthmatics. Anaphylactic
shock can occur in certain sulfite-sensitive individuals upon
ingesting 10 milligrams or more of sulfites. Analysis of NAVBHOJAN dehydrated
mango pulp revealed that it contained 12.1 mgs per serving.
Consumers who have 200 gms (7.1 oz) plastic bags of NAVABHOJAN dehydrated mango
pulp can return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers
with questions may contact the company at 718-472-0106.
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