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Vanessa Duong
(718)522-3388
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Brooklyn, NY -- May 20, 2003 -- BCN Trading Inc., located at 50 Franklin Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11205, is recalling 8 oz. plastic tubs of Asian Boy Brand Sweet Lotus candy because the product contains undeclared sulfites. People who have severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this product.
The Asian Boy Brand Sweet Lotus candy, a product of Vietnam, was distributed to retail stores in an uncoded, 8oz. plastic tub in the New York Tri-State area and nationwide.
The recall was initiated after it was discovered through routine sampling by NYS Dept. of Agriculture & Markets food inspectors that the product containing sulfites was distributed in packaging that did not declare the presence of sulfites. 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 ingesting 10 milligrams or more of sulfites. Analysis of the Asian Boy Brand Sweet Lotus candy revealed that it contained greater than 10mg of sulfites per serving.
Establishments and consumers who have purchased the 8oz. plastic tubs of Asian Boy Brand Sweet Lotus candy can return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 718-522-3388.
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