Undeclared Sulfites in "Island Snacks Natures Mix"
The US FDA has issued a press release to confirm that the New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker has alerted consumers that Snack King Foods, Inc., located at 675 Pullman Avenue, Rochester, New York is recalling "Island Snacks Natures Mix" due to the presence of undeclared sulphites. People who have severe sensitivity to sulphites may run the risk of serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume this product.
The recalled "Island Snacks Natures Mix" is packaged in a 6.5 oz. plastic bag that is coded with the date Jul 24, 2010. The product was offered for sale at Kmart stores in Western New York State.
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 product contained high levels of sulphites which were not declared on the label. The consumption of 10 milligrams of sulphites per serving has been reported to elicit severe reactions in some asthmatics. Anaphylactic shock could occur in certain sulphite sensitive individuals upon ingesting 10 milligrams or more of sulphites.
No illnesses have been reported to date to this Department in connection with this product.
The recalled "Island Snacks Natures Mix" is packaged in a 6.5 oz. plastic bag that is coded with the date Jul 24, 2010. The product was offered for sale at Kmart stores in Western New York State.
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 product contained high levels of sulphites which were not declared on the label. The consumption of 10 milligrams of sulphites per serving has been reported to elicit severe reactions in some asthmatics. Anaphylactic shock could occur in certain sulphite sensitive individuals upon ingesting 10 milligrams or more of sulphites.
No illnesses have been reported to date to this Department in connection with this product.
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