New #foodsafety #recall possible #Salmonella #contamination of Yu Yee Brand Black Pepper Powder

Summit Import Corporation Recalls Yu Yee Brand Black Pepper Powder Because of Possible Health Risk

For Immediate Release

August 31, 2016

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Summit Import Corp.
 1-800-888-8228, Ext. 132

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Summit Import Corp., at 100 Summit Place, Jersey City, New Jersey, is recalling Yu Yee brand Black Pepper Powder packed in clear plastic 19.4oz bottles under lot No. WH76 because it was found contain Salmonella an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected withSalmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e. infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

The recalled product Yu Yee brand Black Pepper Powder 19.4 oz bottle was distributed to some Asian retail stores in East Coast States.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

The recall was initiated after FDA lab testing found the product contaminated withSalmonella.

Consumers are urged to return this recalled product to the place of purchase.  Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-888-8228, Ext. 132, EST M-F from 10:00AM – 5:30PM Attention: Tony Lee.

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