NEWS RELEASE
Contact: Mark Ma (516) 942-9308
For Immediate Release
J.V. Trading Glendale Ltd. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts in Hot Sauce
Hicksville, NY - April 3, 2003 -- J.V. TRADING GLENDALE LTD., 385 W. John St., Hicksville, NY 11801 is recalling jars of HOT SAUCE because they contain undeclared peanuts. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.
HOT SAUCE was distributed nation-wide through retail stores and wholesale distributors.
HOT SAUCE is packaged in 280-gr. glass jars with gold and red labeling, all
Chinese writing with red metal screw cap. There is no apparent code on the jars.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
The recall was initiated after routine sampling by Food Inspectors of the New York State Dept. of Agriculture and Markets revealed the presence of peanuts not declared on the label.
Consumers who have purchased the HOT SAUCE are urged to return it to J.V. TRADING
GLENDALE LTD. at the above address for a full refund. Consumers with questions
may contact the company at (516) 942-9308.
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