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| New York Firm Recalls Hot-Pot Seasoning Products Imported From an Unapproved Source |
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| Recall Release |
CLASS II RECALL |
| FSIS-RC-018-2009 |
HEALTH RISK: LOW |
Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113
Bryn Burkard
WASHINGTON, April 29, 2009 - Lion Pavilion, Ltd., a Brooklyn, NY establishment,
is recalling approximately 16,213 pounds of seasoning products, which contain cattle
by-products, that were ineligible for import to the U.S., the U.S. Department of
Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The firm is recalling these products because China is not eligible to export beef products to the United States.
The products subject to recall include: [View Labels]
- 14-ounce packages of "Lion Pavilion HOT-POT SEASONING CONTAINING BOVINE CATTLE FAT."
The beef products were imported from China and sent to retail establishments nationwide.
The problem was discovered after FSIS personnel identified the products in the marketplace.
FSIS has received no reports of illness as a result of consuming this product.
Consumer and media questions regarding the product or the recall should be directed to Lion
Pavilion's manager, Jeannette Chen, at 718-384-6951.
FSIS works with other federal agencies to ensure the safety of imported meat, poultry and
processed egg products. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issues import permits
based on animal health considerations, specific to a country or region. Customs and Border
Protection provides oversight of all products entering the United States.
Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative available
24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov. The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry
Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from
l0 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available
24 hours a day.
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Product Labels
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USDA Recall Classifications
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| Class I |
This is a health hazard situation
where there is a reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death.
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| Class II |
This is a health hazard situation where there is a remote probability of adverse health consequences from the use of the product.
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| Class III |
This is a situation where the use of the product will not cause adverse health consequences.
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