Shad raisins recalled in New York City

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the recall of uncoded, 7-ounce plastic bags of Shad Raisins in New York City due to undeclared sulfites.

New York State officials said the raisins distributed by Fatima Brothers Inc. of New York posed a potential health issue for people allergic to sulfites.

Officials said the consumption of 10 milligrams of sulfites per serving has been reported to elicit severe reactions in some asthmatics, with anaphylactic shock a possibility.

Copyright 2008 by United Press International

Publication date: 09 October 2008

Source: UPI-1-20081009-11552700-bc-us-raisins-recall.xml

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Shad raisins recalled in New York City

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