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Food Safety Alert: Sweet Potatoes
NEWS RELEASE
Contact: Quanguo Yang
718-628-6200
For Immediate Release
Food Safety Alert: Sweet Potatoes
Brooklyn, NY - December 27, 2002 -- Strong America Ltd, Located at 1177 Flushing
Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237, is recalling 3 lb packages of Sweet Potatoes because
they may contain undeclared Sulfites People who have severe sensitivity to Sulfites
run the risk of serious life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these
products. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
The Minguang brand dried sweet potato, a product of China, is distributed in
coded 3lb, plastic bags, with a code of 2002.01.28. Product was distributed
in New York Metropolitan area.
The recall was initiated after it was discovered through routine sampling by
the N.Y.S Dept. of Agriculture and Markets food inspectors that the product
containing Sulfites, was distributed in packaging that did not declare the presence
of Sulfites. The consumption of 10 milligrams of Sulfites per serving has been
reported to elect severe reactions in some asthmatics. Anaphylactic shock could
occur in certain Sulfites sensitive individuals upon ingesting 10 milligrams
or more of Sulfites. Analysis of the Minguang brand dried sweet potato revealed
that it contained 39 milligrams per serving.
Establishments and consumers who have purchased the 3lb packages of Minguang
brand dried sweet potato can return the product to the place of purchase for
a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 718-628-6200.
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