Recall Announcement (ODA/ODH) 2003-26
May
20, 2003
Brooklyn,
NY -- May 20, 2003 -- BCN Trading Inc., located at 50 Franklin Ave., Brooklyn,
NY 11205, is recalling 8 oz. plastic tubs of Asian Boy Brand Sweet Lotus candy
because the product 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. No illnesses have been reported to date
in connection with this product.
The
Asian Boy Brand Sweet Lotus candy, a product of Vietnam, was distributed to
retail stores in an uncoded, 8oz. plastic tub in the New York Tri-State area and
nationwide.
The
recall was initiated after it was discovered through routine sampling by NYS
Dept. of Agriculture & Markets food inspectors that the product containing
sulfites was distributed in packaging that did not declare the presence of
sulfites. 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. Analysis of the Asian Boy Brand Sweet Lotus candy revealed
that it contained greater than 10mg of sulfites per serving.
Establishments and consumers who have purchased the 8oz. plastic tubs of Asian Boy Brand Sweet Lotus candy can return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 718-522-3388.