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Domega International Co., Ltd. Issues an Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Korica Brand Mut Gung Sweetened GingerDate: 7/21/2008
Reason: DOMEGA INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD., 98 Bay 35th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214 is recalling Korica Brand “Mut Gung” Sweetened Ginger because it contains undeclared sulfites.
Distribution: Nationwide
FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company. Domega International Co., Ltd. Issues an Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Korica Brand Mut Gung Sweetened GingerContact: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- July 16, 2008 -- DOMEGA INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD., 98 Bay 35th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214 is recalling Korica Brand "Mut Gung" Sweetened Ginger because it contains undeclared sulfites. People who have severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product. The recalled Korica Brand "Mut Gung Sweetened Ginger is sold in uncoded 7 oz plastic tubs and is a product of Vietnam. The product was sold nationwide. The recall was initiated after routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors and Subsequent analysis of the product by Food Laboratory personnel revealed the presence of sulfites in Korica Brand "Mut Gung" Sweetened Ginger in packages 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. No illnesses involving this product have been reported to date. Consumers who have purchased Korica Brand "Mut Gung Sweetened Ginger should return them to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 646-938-7345. Other Food Contamination Recalls and Alerts of InterestDate: 12/16/2008 Reason: Some of these products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 11/12/2008 Reason: R. L. Zeigler Co., Inc., a Selma, Ala., firm, is recalling approximately 28,610 pounds of hot dog products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Distribution: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, and Tennessee Date: 12/16/2008 Reason: C. botulinum toxin can cause botulism, a serious and sometimes life-threatening condition. The toxin cannot be removed by cooking or freezing. Distribution: Florida Distributors Date: 12/22/2008 Reason: Interfood Shareholding Company is recalling all lot codes of multiple varieties of the Wonderfarm brand of biscuits because they may be contaminated with Melamine. Distribution: Nationwide. Date: 11/21/2008 Reason: Nestlé Prepared Foods Company, a Springville, Utah, establishment, is recalling approximately 879,565 pounds of frozen chicken meals that may contain foreign materials Distribution: Nationwide Date: 12/16/2008 Reason: Dawn International, an Acton, Mass., establishment, is recalling approximately 33,880 pounds of fresh pork products that may be contaminated with dioxins. Distribution: Florida |
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