K-Fat Inc., Brooklyn, New York 11206 is recalling "Golden Dragon Fish brand Frozen Cooked Mackerel Fish" because the product was found to be uneviscerated prior to processing. It was discovered by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors during a routine inspection.
This product may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum spores, which can cause Botulism, a serious and potentially fatal food-borne illness.
The sale of this type of fish is prohibited under New York State Agriculture and Markets regulations because Clostridium Botulinum spores are more likely to be concentrated in the viscera than any other portion of the fish. Uneviscerated fish has been linked to outbreaks of botulism poisoning. Symptoms of botulism include blurred or double vision, general weakness, poor reflexes, difficulty swallowing and respiratory paralysis.
The recalled "Golden Dragon Fish brand Frozen Cooked Mackerel Fish" comes in an uncoded 250G plastic bag and basket and is a product of Vietnam. "Golden Dragon Fish brand Frozen Cooked Mackerel Fish" was sold in New York and New Jersey.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. Consumers who have "Golden Dragon Fish brand Frozen Cooked Mackerel Fish" are advised not to eat it, and return it to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions may contact the company at (718) 381-0306.
Monday, January 19, 2009
K-Fat Inc. Issues Alert on Uneviscerated Mackerel Fish
Friday, September 19, 2008
K-Fat Inc. Issues Alert On Undeclared Sulfites In "Mut Gung Sweetened Ginger"
K-FAT INC. of 13 Meadow St., Brooklyn, NY 11206, is recalling its 150g packages of MUT GUNG SWEETENED GINGER because they contain undeclared sulfites. Consumers who have severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.
The product comes in a 150g clear plastic container. The recalled Mut Gung Sweetened Ginger was distributed nationwide in retail stores and through mail orders.
The recall was initiated after routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis by Food Laboratory personnel revealed the presence of sulfites in the 150g packages of Mut Gung Sweetened Ginger which were not declared on the label. 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 digesting 10 milligrams or more of sulfites. Analysis of the Mut Gung Sweetened Ginger revealed they contained 94.5 mg per serving.
No illnesses or allergic reactions involving this product have been reported to date. Consumers who have purchased 150g packages of Mut Gung Sweetened Ginger are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at (718) 381-0306.
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