Ho's Trading Inc. Recalls Fortune Star White Fungus

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Ho's Trading Inc. Recalls Fortune Star White Fungus Due to

Undeclared Sulfites

By FDA

Jul 5, 2005, 20:07

Contact:

Alvin Ho

718-622-2288

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Brooklyn, NY -- July 1, 2005 -- Ho's

Trading Inc., 1010 Dean Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238 is recalling

Fortune Star White Fungus, because it may contain undeclared

sulfites. People who have severe sensitivity to sulfites run the

risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they

consume this product.

The recalled Fortune Star White Fungus are packed in 3 oz., uncoded

plastic bags. The products were sold nationwide.

The recall was initiated after routine sampling by New York State

Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors and subsequent

analysis of the product by Food Laboratory personnel revealed the

presence of undeclared sulfites in Fortune Star White Fungus which

did not declare sulfites on the label. The consumption of 10

milligrams of sulfites per serving has been reported to elicit

severe reaction in some asthmatics. Anaphylactic shock could occur

in certain sulfite sensitive individuals upon ingesting 10

milligrams or more of sulfites.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this

problem.

Consumers who have purchased Fortune Star White Fungus should return

it to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions may contact

the company at 1-718-622-2288.