Cibo Vita issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Mediterranean Mix of Woodpecker Brand

Cibo Vita, 280 N. Midland Ave Saddle Brook, NJ 07663 is recalling Mediterranean Mix of Woodpecker brand because it may contain undeclared sulphites. People who have severe sensitivity to sulfphtes run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product. The recalled Mediterranean Mix, in plastic containers of 8.5 OZ.  The recall was initiated after routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors and subsequently analysis of the product by Food Laboratory personnel revealed the presence of sulphites in packages of Mediterranean Mix which did not declare sulfites 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 sulphites. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.