California Firm Recalls Pork Products Because of Mislabeling

Date of Recall

2004-12-17

Recall Details

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17, 2004 - Day-Lee Foods, a Santa Fe Springs, Calif., establishment, is voluntarily recalling approximately 25,000 pounds of pork filled gyozas because of mislabeling, the Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today.

The packages state that the gyozas are filled with pork, but they may instead contain shrimp, a known allergen.

	FOOD ALLERGIES USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline or visit www.fsis.usda.gov Consumers who have a food allergy or severe food sensitivity should always read ingredient labels. In restaurants they should ask whether an allergy-causing ingredient is in the food. A food allergy occurs when the immune system reacts to a certain food, usually within minutes after the food has been consumed. Symptoms may include throat swelling, breathing trouble or a rash. Strictly avoiding the allergy-causing food is the only absolute way to avoid a reaction. Several foods account for 90% of allergic reactions. They include peanuts, tree nuts (walnuts, pecans, etc.), fish, shellfish, eggs, milk, soy, and wheat. Persons who have a severe, life-threatening food allergy should always carry, and know how to administer, prescription epinephrine.

The products subject to recall are:

One pound bags of "TRADER JOE'S PORK GYOZA POTSTICKERS, PORK AND VEGETABLE DUMPLINGS." Each bag bears the code "2594DL1," on the bottom left corner, as well as "Est. 17309" inside the USDA mark of inspection, which is located on the nutrition facts panel.

The gyozas were produced on September 15 and were potentially sold from Trader Joe's retail stores in Arizona, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington.

The problem was discovered by a consumer. FSIS has received no reports of allergic reactions associated with consumption of this product. Anyone concerned about an allergic reaction should contact a physician.

Consumers and media with questions about the recall may contact Day-Lee General Manager Mark Miller at (562) 802-6801.

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