Krasniy Oktyabr Inc. Recalls Herring of Special Ambassador "7 Uzlov" Due
to Possible Health Risk
Contact:
Krasniy Oktyabr Inc.
718-858-6720
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Brooklyn, NY -- August 7, 2007 -- Krasniy
Oktyabr Inc., located on 60-20th Street, Brooklyn, NY is recalling
packages of Herring of the Special Ambassador "7 Uzlov" because the
product may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, which can cause
botulism, a serious and potentially fatal food borne illness.
The sale of this type of fish is prohibited under New York State
Agriculture and Markets regulations because Clostridium botulinum spores
are more likely to be concentrated in the viscera than any other portion
of the fish. Uneviscerated fish has been linked to outbreaks of botulism
poisoning. Symptoms of botulism include blurred or double vision,
general weakness, and poor reflexes, difficulty swallowing and
respiratory paralysis.
The recalled Herring "7 Uzlov" was distributed to retail stores in NYC.
The product comes in metal round containers, 1.3 kg, UPC code:
4-60556-000153. It is a product of Russia.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
Consumers who have Herring of the Special Ambassador "7 Uzlov" are urged
to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with
questions should contact the company at 1-718-858-6720.
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