Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Snax in Pax, Inc. Issues a Nationwide Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk Allergen in Caramel Corn and Caramel Puff Products.

FOOD RECALL ACTION ALERT
December 7, 2009
For Immediate Release
Contact:Christine Cunnick
703-516-0700
National Grocers Association



Snax in Pax, Inc. Issues a Nationwide Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk Allergen in Caramel Corn and Caramel Puff Products.
Recall Reason: Snax In Pax, Inc. of Topeka, Indiana is recalling the following products because they contain undeclared MILK on their label.

Pack/Codes:
Jay's Low Fat Caramel Popcorn, Mike Sell's Caramel Corn w/Peanuts, Better Made Caramel Corn, and Seyferts Caramel Corn all come in 8oz clear plastic tubs, with white lids corresponding to the products contained. The Copper Kettle Caramel Corn, and the Copper Kettle Caramel Puffs are in clear and brown tone film bag with graphics of a horse and buggy. These products would have one of the lot numbers in a series of numbers ranging from #15209 to #33509.
JAY'S LOW FAT CARAMEL POPCORN - 8oz. tubs - UPC#41200-01502
MIKE SELL'S CARAMEL CORN W/PEANUTS -8oz tubs - UPC#71104-10429
MIKE SELL'S CORN PUFFS - 7 oz bag - UPC#71104-10215
COPPER KETTLE CARAMEL CORN - 8oz bag - UPC#60478-31231
COPPER KETTLE CARAMEL PUFFS - 6.5 oz bag - UPC#60478-31232
BETTER MADE CARAMEL CORN - 8oz tub - UPC#41633-00708
SEYFERT'S CARAMEL CORN - 8oz tub - UPC#70175-00154
BULK CARAMEL CORN - 25 lb. box - UPC#60478-77451
Distribution: These products were manufactured at Snax In Pax, Inc. for distribution nationwide in retail stores.

Contact: Production of these products has been suspended until Snax In Pax, Inc. is certain the problem has been corrected. Retailers with questions may contact Patti Weaver at 260-593-3066 between the hours of 8a.m. and 4 p.m.EST, Monday through Friday.


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Thursday, December 3, 2009

SUNNY LAKE TRADING INC ISSUES ALERT ON UNDECLARED SULFITES IN RADIX POLYGONATI OFFICINALIS

SUNNY LAKE TRADING INC
651A LEXINGTON AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11221
TEL: 718-453-3838/ FAX: 718-473-1248

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DECEMBER 2, 2009
ZHAN LIANG LIN/ 718-453-3838

SUNNY LAKE TRADING INC ISSUES ALERT ON UNDECLARED SULFITES IN RADIX POLYGONATI OFFICINALIS

Sunny Lake Trading Inc. of 651A Lexington Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is recalling Radix Polygonati Officinalis because it contains undeclared sulfites. Consumers who have severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.

Radix Polygonati Officinalis is sold in a 12 ounce un-coded, clear plastic bag and was distributed throughout New York State. It is a product of China

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 sulfites in Radix Polygonati Officinalis which was not declared on the label. The consumption of 10 milligrams or more 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 or allergic reactions involving this product have been reported to date. Consumers who have purchased Radix Polygonati Officinalis are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 718-453-3838