The Raymond-Hadley Corporation Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Phoebe Mote Blanco White Corn Semoule De Mais Blanc

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Consumer:
1-800-252-5220

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Jacinto Maratea, CEO
607-589-4415

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 18, 2015 – Spencer, NY – The Raymond-Hadley Corporation, 89 Tompkins Street, Spencer, NY 14883 is recalling PHOEBE MOTE BLANCO WHITE CORN SEMOULE DE MAIS BLANC, PESO NETO 396.9 g, NET WEIGHT 14oz. PHOEBE MOTE PELADO BLANCO 50lb. PHOEBE MOTE PELADO BLANCO PESO NETO 1530g, NET WEIGHT 54oz. PHOEBE MOTE BLANCO PEELED WHITE CORN PESO NETO 1814g, NET WEIGHT 4lb. because it may contain undeclared sulfites. People who have severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.

The recalled PHOEBE MOTE BLANCO WHITE CORN SEMOULE DE MAIS BLANC, PESO NETO 396.9 g, NET WEIGHT 14oz.
Were sold: Elmhurst NY, Falls Church VA, Forestville MA, Maspeth NY, Quebec CA, Roxbury MA, Saint Leonard CA, Secaucus NJ, Silver Springs MD, and Washington D.C. USA, Westbury NY.

PHOEBE MOTE PELADO BLANCO PESO NETO 1530g, NET WEIGHT 54oz.
Were sold: Elmhurst NY, Falls Church VA, Forestville MA, Secaucus NJ, Washington D.C. USA, Westbury NY

PHOEBE MOTE BLANCO PEELED WHITE CORN PESO NETO 1814g, NET WEIGHT 4lb
Were sold: Falls Church VA, Forestville MA, Secaucus NJ, Westbury NY

PHOEBE MOTE PELADO BLANCO 50lb.
Were sold: Forestville MA, Mississauga ON CA, Norwalk CN, Quebec CA, Saint Leonard QC CA, Secaucus NJ, St. Catherines ON CA, Sun Valley CA, Westbury NY.

The recall was initiated after routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis of the product by Food Laboratory personnel revealed the presence of sulfites in packages of PHOEBE MOTE BLANCO WHITE CORN SEMOULE DE MAIS BLANC, PESO NETO 396.9 g, NET WEIGHT 14oz. which did not declare sulfites on the label. The consumption of 10 milligrams of sulfites per serving has been reported to elicit severe reactions in some asthmatics. Anaphylactic shock could occur in certain sulfite sensitive individuals upon ingesting 10 milligrams or more of sulfites.

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

Consumers who have purchased PHOEBE MOTE BLANCO WHITE CORN SEMOULE DE MAIS BLANC, PESO NETO 396.9 g, NET WEIGHT 14oz. or PHOEBE MOTE PELADO BLANCO 50lb. or PHOEBE MOTE PELADO BLANCO PESO NETO 1530g, NET WEIGHT 54oz. or PHOEBE MOTE BLANCO PEELED WHITE CORN PESO NETO 1814g, NET WEIGHT 4lb should return it to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-252-5220.