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ILLINOIS FIRM RECALLS MEAT PRODUCTS BECAUSE
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WASHINGTON, August 28, 2003— Asianic Inc., a Oak Park, Ill., establishment, is voluntarily recalling an undetermined amount of meat products that contain an undeclared ingredient, sodium bisulfite, a known allergen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today. The products subject to recall are 3 to 9 lb. boxes of:
The products being recalled bear the establishment code "EST. 21648" inside the USDA seal of inspection. The products were distributed to hotels, restaurants and other institutions in Chicago. All products produced before August 14, 2003 are subject to the recall. Following that date, the label was corrected. FSIS has received no reports of illnesses associated with consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a physician. Consumers and media with questions about this recall may contact Charles Mok, company president, at (708) 445-1500. Consumers with food safety questions can phone the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at (888) MPHotline. The hotline is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from l0 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. And recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day. # NOTE: Access news releases and other information at the FSIS Web site at http://www.fsis.usda.gov |
FOOD ALLERGIES
USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline Consumers who have a food allergy or severe food sensitivity should always read ingredient labels. In restaurants they should ask whether an allergy-causing ingredient is in the food. A food allergy occurs when the immune system reacts to a certain food, usually within minutes after the food has been consumed. Symptoms may include throat swelling, breathing trouble or a rash. Strictly avoiding the allergy-causing food is the only absolute way to avoid a reaction. Several foods account for 90% of allergic reactions. They include peanuts, tree nuts (walnuts, pecans, etc.), fish, shellfish, eggs, milk, soy, and wheat. Persons who have a severe, life-threatening food allergy should always carry, and know how to administer, prescription epinephrine. |
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