Date of Recall:
July 16, 2008
Products Recalled:
Korica brand "Mut Gung" Sweetened Ginger
Product Information:
The recalled product comes in a 7-ounce, uncoded plastic tub. The recalled product is a Product of Vietnam.
Recalling Firm :
Domega International Co., LTD.
Consumers with questions about the recalled product may contact the company at 646-938-7345.
Problem/Reason for Recall:
The recalled products may contain undeclared sulfites. The consumption of 10 milligrams or more of sulfites per serving has been reported to elicit severe reaction in some asthmatics. Anaphylactic shock could occur in certain sulfite sensitive individuals upon ingesting 10 milligrams or more of sulfites.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
The recall was initiated after routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis by Food Laboratory personnel revealed the presence of undeclared sulfites in Korica brand "Mut Gung" sweetened ginger 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.
Consumers who have purchased the products should return them to place of purchase.
Distribution:
Nationwide
Press Release: Yes
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