DOMEGA INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD
98 BAY 35TH STREET
BROOKLYN, NY 11214
646-938-7345
JULY 16, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DOMEGA INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.
Contact Person: Jing Hua Chen
Tel: 646-938-7345
DOMEGA INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD. Issues an alert on undeclared sulfites in Korica Brand “Mut Gung” Sweetened Ginger.
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
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Salmonella Saintpaul Outbreak
Salmonella Saintpaul Outbreak
Update: July 21, 2008
FDA and CDC held a media briefing today based on new information from the investigation. You can listen to the media briefing by dialing 866-351-5758. Both the FDA and CDC Web sites have been updated with this new information.
FDA: http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/tomatoes.html
CDC: http://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/saintpaul/
FDA Update:
An FDA laboratory detected the outbreak strain of Salmonella Saintpaul in a sample of jalapeño pepper obtained from a small distribution center in McAllen, Texas. The produce distribution center, Agricola Zaragoza, is working with FDA to voluntarily recall jalapeno peppers that the company distributed since June 30, 2008.
Since a recall will not immediately remove all potentially contaminated jalapeno peppers from the food supply, FDA is also asking consumers to avoid eating raw jalapeno peppers or foods made from raw jalapeno peppers from any source until further notice in order to prevent additional cases of illness.
Ø FDA has provided the following advice for retailers:
At this time, food service providers, restaurateurs, and retailers should not sell or serve raw jalapeño peppers, should avoid handling them, and should discard them. Attempts to wash Salmonella contamination that may be present on these peppers is not likely to eliminate the organism, because of Salmonella's physical properties, and is likely to result in cross-contamination. Attempts to peel the peppers are not recommended, as this is likely to introduce any contamination on the exterior of the product into the interior, making elimination of the organism even more unlikely. Attempts to kill Salmonella by cooking may result in cross-contamination and likewise is not recommended.
The peppers were grown in Mexico but FDA has stated that it does not know where in the distribution chain the contamination may have occurred and so they are advising consumers not to eat any raw jalapenos from any source.
For Serrano peppers, FDA is continuing to advise that people in high risk populations, such as elderly persons, infants and people with impaired immune systems, avoid eating raw Serrano peppers or food made from raw Serrano peppers until further notice.
For tomatoes, FDA is advising consumers that all tomatoes are safe to eat.
Update: July 21, 2008
FDA and CDC held a media briefing today based on new information from the investigation. You can listen to the media briefing by dialing 866-351-5758. Both the FDA and CDC Web sites have been updated with this new information.
FDA: http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/tomatoes.html
CDC: http://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/saintpaul/
FDA Update:
An FDA laboratory detected the outbreak strain of Salmonella Saintpaul in a sample of jalapeño pepper obtained from a small distribution center in McAllen, Texas. The produce distribution center, Agricola Zaragoza, is working with FDA to voluntarily recall jalapeno peppers that the company distributed since June 30, 2008.
Since a recall will not immediately remove all potentially contaminated jalapeno peppers from the food supply, FDA is also asking consumers to avoid eating raw jalapeno peppers or foods made from raw jalapeno peppers from any source until further notice in order to prevent additional cases of illness.
Ø FDA has provided the following advice for retailers:
At this time, food service providers, restaurateurs, and retailers should not sell or serve raw jalapeño peppers, should avoid handling them, and should discard them. Attempts to wash Salmonella contamination that may be present on these peppers is not likely to eliminate the organism, because of Salmonella's physical properties, and is likely to result in cross-contamination. Attempts to peel the peppers are not recommended, as this is likely to introduce any contamination on the exterior of the product into the interior, making elimination of the organism even more unlikely. Attempts to kill Salmonella by cooking may result in cross-contamination and likewise is not recommended.
The peppers were grown in Mexico but FDA has stated that it does not know where in the distribution chain the contamination may have occurred and so they are advising consumers not to eat any raw jalapenos from any source.
For Serrano peppers, FDA is continuing to advise that people in high risk populations, such as elderly persons, infants and people with impaired immune systems, avoid eating raw Serrano peppers or food made from raw Serrano peppers until further notice.
For tomatoes, FDA is advising consumers that all tomatoes are safe to eat.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Nestlé USA is announcing a product recall on our Lean Pocket Spinach Artichoke + Chicken, 8x9oz. This retrieval is due to the possibility that plasti
Date: 07/14/2008
To Our Valued Customer:
Nestlé USA is announcing a product recall on our Lean Pocket Spinach Artichoke + Chicken, 8x9oz. This retrieval is due to the possibility that plastic pieces may be in the product.
Please communicate to your retail outlets alerting them to the details of this recall and direct them to remove product of the affected items with the Batch Code listed below. Krasdale code 960225
Item
Case Code
Batch Code
Consumer Code
Best Before date
LNPCK Spinach Artichoke + Chkn 8x9oz US
1004369508326900
8144 544616
0 43695 08326 2
Nov2009
The batch code can be found on the end flap of the consumer unit.
Best Before Date Nov2009
8144 544616@ ## @ represents an Alpha character which could vary
@####@ # represents a number which could vary
If the box has 8144 5446 for the first eight numbers under the “Best Before Date…”, this product should be pulled from the shelves and the warehouse.
Due to production limitations, we are currently out of stock on this item. We anticipate this item to be available again August 8.
NO other LEAN POCKETS® brand items and NO HOT POCKETS® brand items, including multi-packs, are affected by this withdrawal.
Your assistance is greatly appreciated in clearing warehouses, storage rooms, and store shelves of this potentially affected product.
Warehouse inventory of affected product subject to this recall should be returned. If 50 cases or fewer are in the warehouse, you can destroy the product on site and provide documentation for reimbursement. Please provide your Nestlé Representative with a signed statement which details the case quantity destroyed by SKU. If product is destroyed, you are required to provide a signed statement and Certificate of Destruction (COD) as to the number of cases physically destroyed. The Account Order Coordinator will need the COD in order to process the appropriate credit.
Please notify all retail stores serviced and instruct them to pull all affected product listed above and destroy the product. Retail locations must provide documentation indicating the quantity of product destroyed.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you in advance for your cooperation.
To Our Valued Customer:
Nestlé USA is announcing a product recall on our Lean Pocket Spinach Artichoke + Chicken, 8x9oz. This retrieval is due to the possibility that plastic pieces may be in the product.
Please communicate to your retail outlets alerting them to the details of this recall and direct them to remove product of the affected items with the Batch Code listed below. Krasdale code 960225
Item
Case Code
Batch Code
Consumer Code
Best Before date
LNPCK Spinach Artichoke + Chkn 8x9oz US
1004369508326900
8144 544616
0 43695 08326 2
Nov2009
The batch code can be found on the end flap of the consumer unit.
Best Before Date Nov2009
8144 544616@ ## @ represents an Alpha character which could vary
@####@ # represents a number which could vary
If the box has 8144 5446 for the first eight numbers under the “Best Before Date…”, this product should be pulled from the shelves and the warehouse.
Due to production limitations, we are currently out of stock on this item. We anticipate this item to be available again August 8.
NO other LEAN POCKETS® brand items and NO HOT POCKETS® brand items, including multi-packs, are affected by this withdrawal.
Your assistance is greatly appreciated in clearing warehouses, storage rooms, and store shelves of this potentially affected product.
Warehouse inventory of affected product subject to this recall should be returned. If 50 cases or fewer are in the warehouse, you can destroy the product on site and provide documentation for reimbursement. Please provide your Nestlé Representative with a signed statement which details the case quantity destroyed by SKU. If product is destroyed, you are required to provide a signed statement and Certificate of Destruction (COD) as to the number of cases physically destroyed. The Account Order Coordinator will need the COD in order to process the appropriate credit.
Please notify all retail stores serviced and instruct them to pull all affected product listed above and destroy the product. Retail locations must provide documentation indicating the quantity of product destroyed.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Nebraska Beef Recall
Nebraska Beef, Ltd., an Omaha, Neb., establishment is recalling approximately 531,707 pounds of ground beef components that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today. The following products subject to recall include: * Combo bins of "Coleman 75/25 Trim." The shipping containers bear the case code "38097," and were produced on June 17. These products were sent to an establishment in Colorado for further processing. * Combo Bins of "Coleman Plate Navel Combo." The shipping containers bear the case code "38044," and were produced on June 17 and 24. These products were sent to an establishment in Texas for further processing. * 60-pound boxes of "Nebraska Beef, Beef Chuck." The boxes bear the case code "10260," and were produced on May 19. These products were distributed to wholesalers in Illinois, Michigan, New York and Pennsylvania. * 60-pound boxes of "Nebraska Beef, Beef Chuck." The boxes bear the case code "10263," and were produced on May 19. These products were distributed to wholesalers in New York. * 60-pound boxes of "Nebraska Beef, Beef Knuckle." The boxes bear the case code "46140," and were produced on June 9. These products were distributed to wholesalers in Illinois and New York. * 60-pound boxes of "Nebraska Beef, Beef Clod." The boxes bear the case code "13060," and were produced on June 9. These products were distributed to wholesalers in Illinois. The shipping containers and product labels bear the establishment number "EST. 19336" inside the USDA mark of inspection, however these products were further processed into ground beef and will likely not bear the establishment number "EST. 19336" on products available for direct consumer purchase. The additional following products subject to recall were sent to establishments in Nebraska for further processing and will likely not bear the establishment number "EST. 19336" on products then made available for direct consumer purchase include: * Combo bins of "Coleman 85/15 Chuck." The shipping containers bear the case code "63503," and were produced on June 17 and June 24. * Combo bins of "Coleman 85/15 Shank." The shipping containers bear the case code "26442," and were produced on June 17. * Combo bins of "Coleman 80/20 Beef Trim." The shipping containers bear the case code "39521," and were produced on June 17. * Combo bins of "Coleman 91/9 Trim." The shipping containers bear the case code "54674," and were produced on June 17 and June 24. * Combo bins of "Coleman 85/15 Shank Combo." The shipping containers bear the case code "2644211," and were produced on June 24. * Combo bins of "Nebraska Beef Front Shank." The shipping containers bear the case code "67200," and were produced on May 16, June 9, June 17 and June 24. * Combo bins of "Nebraska Beef Hind Shank." The shipping containers bear the case code "67100," and were produced on May 16, June 17 and June 24. * Combo bins of "Nebraska Beef Rose Meat." The shipping containers bear the case code "58860," and were produced on May 16 and June 24. * Combo bins of "Nebraska Beef Heel Meat." The shipping containers bear the case code "66800," and were produced on June 24. * Combo bins of "Nebraska Beef Loin Trimmings." The shipping containers bear the case code "66900," and were produced on June 24. * Combo bins of "Nebraska Beef Chuck Trim Neck." The shipping containers bear the case code "67300," and were produced on June 24. * Combo bins of "Nebraska Beef Chuck Trim 70%." The shipping containers bear the case code "67400," and were produced on June 24. * Combo bins of "Nebraska Beef, Special Trim." The boxes bear the case code "56060," and were produced on May 16. Consumers with questions about the recall should contact company Vice President of Administration James Timmerman at 402-733-0456. Media with questions about the recall should contact company representative William Lamson at (402) 397-7300. The problem was discovered by FSIS through traceback investigations and ground beef samples collected from two federally inspected establishments positive for E. coli O157:H7, as well as multiple samples of Kroger brand ground beef positive for E. coli O157:H7, with matching pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) patterns. FSIS is continuing its investigation into any products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 or that are associated with illnesses and will take appropriate action when necessary. Kroger brand ground beef samples were collected by the Michigan and Ohio Departments of Agriculture and Health from patients in Michigan and Ohio. Nebraska Beef, Ltd., was identified as a common supplier to those stores in addition to two federally inspected establishments where FSIS obtained a positive ground beef sample that was matched to the outbreak strain identified in Michigan and Ohio. The epidemiological investigations and a case control study conducted by the Michigan and Ohio Departments of Agriculture and Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention determined that there is an association between the ground beef products and 35 illnesses reported in Michigan (17) and Ohio (18). The illnesses were linked through the epidemiological investigation and by their PFGE pattern, or DNA fingerprint, found in PulseNet, a database maintained by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Also as a result of the investigation, on June 25 FSIS announced a recall of ground beef products sold at Kroger retail establishments in Michigan and Central and Northwestern Ohio Kroger retail establishments. It is not certain if any of these beef products have been distributed in New Jersey.E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause bloody diarrhea, dehydration, and in the most severe cases, kidney failure. The very young, seniors and persons with weak immune systems are the most susceptible to foodborne illness. Anyone with signs or symptoms of foodborne illness should consult a medical professional. No action is required of local health departments at this time for this recall. If any requests for assistance are received from USDA-FSIS, the Food and Drug Safety Program will contact you. For additional information regarding warnings and recalls, please click on the weblink below.**********************************************************************************For all USDA-issued food recalls - http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fsis_Recalls/Open_Federal_Cases/index.asp
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