Quong Hop & Co. Recalls Tofu Because of Possible Health Risk

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Quong Hop & Co. Recalls Tofu Because of Possible Health Risk


Contact:
Quong Hop & Co
650-553-9900

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- San Francisco, Calif. -- Sept. 19, 2007 ---
Quong Hop & Co. of South San Francisco, California is recalling all SOY
DELI brand tofu with code date DEC 17 2007 and certain varieties of SOY
DELI and QUONG HOP brand tofu with code date SEP 23 2007.

The recall includes the following products in the following sizes and
code dates:

* All varieties and sizes of SOY DELI TOFU coded DEC 17 2007
* 30 OZ SOY DELI NIGARI TOFU coded SEP 23 2007
* 12 OZ SOY DELI WATER PACK TOFU coded SEP 23 2007
* 16 OZ QUONG HOP WATER PACK TOFU coded SEP 23 2007

These products are being recalled because they have the potential to be
contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause
serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or
elderly people and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy
individuals may suffer only short term symptoms such as high fever,
sever headache, stiffness, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria
infection in severe cases can cause miscarriages and still births among
pregnant women. Consumers experiencing any of these symptoms should seek
immediate medical attention.

The recalled "SOY DELI" and "QUONG HOP" brand products are distributed
in the Midwest and West coast throughout supermarkets and natural food
stores.

The date code can be found on the front panel of all the aforementioned
products printed in blue ink.

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


The potential for contamination was noted after a routine test by
Washington State Department of Agriculture's Food Safety Program
revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in a 12 OZ vacuum pack
package of "SOY DELI FIRM ORGANIC NIGARI TOFU". The company is
voluntarily recalling all products produced during the same time period
as the sampled product to ensure customer safety.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled products are urged to return
them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with
questions may contact the company at 650-553-9900.