Thursday, Jul 24 2003

S A F E T Y A L E R T S B U L L E T I N

Recalls J.V. Trading Glendale Ltd. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Lukai Sweetened Jujube (SafetyAlerts) - J.V. Trading Glendale Ltd., 385 W. John St., Hicksville, NY 11801 is recalling packages of LUKAI brand SWEETENED JUJUBE because the product contains undeclared sulfites. People who have a severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

SWEETENED JUJUBE was distributed nationwide through retail stores and wholesale distributors. SWEETENED JUJUBE is packaged in 235gr. (8.3 oz) sealed plastic bags with red, tan, and yellow labeling, mostly all Chinese writing with a brief product introduction in English on the back of the package. The product code is Q/ CLB03-2001 and can be found on back of package.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

The recall was initiated after routing sampling by Food Inspectors of the New York State Dept. of Agriculture and Markets revealed that the product containing sulfite was distributed in packaging that did not declare the presence of sulfites. The consumption of 10 mg. 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 mg. or more of sulfites. Analysis of the LUKAI SWEETENED JUJUBE revealed it contained in excess of 82 mg. per serving.

Consumers who have purchased LUKAI SWEETENED JUJUBE in 235 gr (8.3 oz) plastic packages can return it to J.V. Trading Glendale Ltd. at the above address for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at (516) 942-9308.

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Articles SafetyAlerts July 21, 2003 State Agriculture Commissioner Issues Warning on Potato Salad (SafetyAlerts) - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned consumers not to eat "Potato Salad" sold at Mazur Meat Market, 922 Manhattan Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11222 due to Listeria contamination.

The "Potato Salad" was sold from a refrigerated display in one pound plastic tubs and is uncoded. The salad was made at the store and was offered for sale July 10, 2003.

The problem was discovered as a result of routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets food inspectors. Production of the salad has been suspended while the company investigates the problem.

Listeria is a common organism found in nature. It can cause serious complications for pregnant women, such as stillbirth. Other problems can manifest in people with compromised immune systems. Listeria an also cause serious flu-like symptoms in healthy individuals.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

Consumers who have purchased this product should return it to the place of purchase or discard it.

The information contained herein has been obtained from sources that the Company believes to be reliable, however, the Company has not independently verified or confirmed the information and the recipient acknowledges that no representations or warranties are being made in connection with the use of the information.