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NEWS RELEASE
Contact: Arthur Kirsch
(718) 991-4977
For Immediate Release
Kirsch's Sun-Dried Tomatoes Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Its Sun-Dried Tomato Division
BRONX, NY- May 14, 2001--Kirsch's Sun-Dried Tomatoes of Bronx, New York, is recalling 783 3-ounce net packages of sun-dried tomatoes because the products may contain undeclared sulfites. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
Sun-dried tomatoes were distributed in New York and New Jersey and were sold in Shop-Rite supermarkets.
The product is packed 3 ounces net in a see-through clamshell container, coded Nov. 1, 2001 25178.
There have been no related illnesses that have been reported to date.
The problem was discovered during routine sampling of products by the N.Y. State Department of Agriculture and Markets food inspectors. The recall was initiated after it was discovered that products containing sulfur dioxide were distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of the sulfur dioxide. Subsequent investigation indicated the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company's production and packaging processes. Production of the product has been suspended until the company is certain that the problem has been corrected.
Consumers who have purchased this product may return it for a refund or an exchange at the place of purchase.
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