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Bean and Soy Sprouts Recalled Due To Possible Listeria Contamination

Chrissie Cole — Thu, 28 May 2009 12:25:00 GMT

Chang Farm is voluntarily recalling Bean and Soy sprouts produced at Chang Farms with specific expiration date codes due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

The recalled products are packaged 10 lb and 12 oz plastic bags, labeled under the Chang Farm Brand as Soy Sprouts and Bean Sprouts and both have a “Sell By” date of May 23 – 24, 2009.

The products were distributed to retail stores and restaurants throughout CT, MA, NJ and NY.

To date, there have been no reported illnesses.

It is estimated that every year in the United States 1,850 people become ill with Listeriosis. On average, 425 people die from the condition.

Pregnant women, young children, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems are most vulnerable to Listeria. Symptoms of Listeriosis include, but are not limited to, fever, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Consumers should contact their healthcare provider with any illness concerns. Consumers with questions about the warning may contact Chang Farm at 413-665-3341.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Oriental Mascot Brand Sweetened Sliced Coconut Recalled Due to Undeclared Sulfites

Jenny Albano — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 20:25:25 GMT

Summit Import Corp., in conjunction with the FDA, is recalling Oriental Mascot Brand Sweetened Sliced Coconut because it contains undeclared sulfites. Consumers who are allergic or sensitive to sulfites can incur serious or life-threatening effects if this product is eaten.

The coconut in packaged in a 4 oz. plastic container and was distributed in New York and was produced in China. The problem was discovered after routine sampling by the New york State Dept. of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors. An analysis of the food revealed that there were undeclared nitrates in the coconut. So far there have been no illnesses reported to the company.

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 sulfites sensitive individuals upon ingesting 10 milligrams or more of sulfites. Analysis of the "Oriental Mascot Brand Sweetened Sliced Coconut" revealed they contained 70 mg per serving.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Jenny Albano