Date of Recall:
September 12, 2008
Products Recalled:
Mut Gung Sweetened Ginger, from K-FAT INC.
Product Information:
The recalled product comes in a 150g clear plastic container.
Recalling Firm :
K-FAT INC.
Brooklyn, NY
Consumers with questions about the recalled product may contact the company at 718-381-0306.
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 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 in retail stores and through mail order
Press Release:
Yes
FDA for more information