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Mojave Foods Recalls Dulmex Brand Tamarind Candy Rolls Because Of Possible Health Risk

Contact:   Joe Nibali at Mojave Foods
                  (323) 890-8900

For Immediate Release
May 11, 2001

Mojave Foods Recalls Dulmex Brand Tamarind Candy Rolls Because Of Possible Health Risk

Los Angeles, CA--Mojave Foods of Los Angeles, CA is recalling Dulmex brand Tamarind Candy Rolls-Rollito De Tamarindo--because they may contain high levels of lead. According to the FDA: consumption of lead can cause severe health problems; high levels of lead (more than 6, 25 or 75 micrograms per day for children, pregnant women and adults respectively) can cause damage to the brain and nervous system, especially in young children, infants and pregnant women; and children with lead poisoning may not look or act sick.

The product is manufactured in Mexico for Dulmex. Mojave is one of a number of companies that repack and distribute the product in U.S. Mojave Foods distributed the product primarily through retail stores in the West and Midwest. Smaller amounts of the product were distributed by Mojave in the rest of the U.S.

Each package of the candy distributed by Mojave consists of a clear cellophane bag containing two rolls of the Dulmex candy and has a UPC number of 79466 01626.

No illnesses relating to this product have been reported to date.

Mojave discovered the problem during routine follow-up after the FDA issued a public warning concerning excessively high levels of lead in Dulmex brand lollipops, which are not distributed by Mojave. Testing on the Dulmex Tamarind Candy Rolls revealed that the ink used to print the wrapper contained high levels of lead. Eating the candy, especially if the wrapper is chewed or eaten, may expose individuals to high levels of lead. FDA officials said that parents of children who have handled or eaten the candy may want to consult a doctor.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it and should call 1-800-877-5447 to arrange for return of the product or for additional information.


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