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Melon from China Recalled for Sulfites

By Dan Flynn and Suzanna Schreck

So Shing Hing (USA) Trading Co Ltd on May 24 recalled Dried Melon because the product was found to contain undeclared sulfites.

Consumers who have severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.

The recalled Dried Melon was distributed in New York City area in 10 oz. clear plastic bags, with item number 520 and bar code number 4893230928048.

The Dried Melon is a product of China.

A New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspector sampled the Dried Melon during a routine inspection.

Subsequent analysis of the product by New York State Food Laboratory personnel revealed the presence of sulfites in the 10 oz packages of Dried Melon, which were not declared on the label.

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.

New York's analysis of the Dried Melon revealed they contained 1199.4 PPM.

No illnesses or allergic reactions involving this product have been reported to date.

Consumers that have purchased Dried Melon are advised not to eat it and should return it to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-347-617-1930.

Full post as published by Food Safety News on May 29, 2010 (boomark / email).