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  • From: "Tradingpost" <tradingpost@lobo.net>
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  • Subject: [Livingontheland] Agricola Zaragoza, Inc. Recalls Jalapeno Peppers Because of Possible Health Risk
  • Date: Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:38:19 -0600


Recall -- Firm Press Release
http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/agricola_zaragoza07_08.html

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Agricola Zaragoza, Inc. Recalls Jalapeno Peppers Because of Possible Health
Risk

Contact:
Raymundo Cavazos
956-631-6405

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- June 21, 2008 -- Agricola Zaragoza, Inc. of McAllen,
TX is recalling Jalapeno Peppers distributed since June 30th, 2008 because
they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which
can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or
elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons
infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be
bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances,
infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the
bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections
(i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

The Jalapeno Peppers were distributed to customers in GA and TX.

The Jalapeno Peppers being recalled were shipped in 35lb. plastic crates and
in 50lb. bags with no brand name or label.

The recall is a result of sampling by FDA, which revealed that these Jalapeno
Peppers were contaminated with the same strain of Salmonella Saintpaul
responsible for the current Salmonella outbreak. It is unknown at this time
which, if any, of the more than 1,200 illnesses reported to date are related
to this particular product or to the grower who supplied this product.
Distribution of these products has been suspended while FDA, the Texas
Department of State Health Services and the company continue their
investigation as to the source of the problem.

Consumers and retailers who purchased Jalapeno Peppers should contact their
supplier to determine if their products are involved in the recall.
Commercial manufacturers that have used these recalled Jalapeno Peppers as an
ingredient in other products (i.e. salsas, etc.) are encouraged to contact
their local FDA office to determine if these products should be recalled.
Additionally, restaurants, retail food stores, and similar retail
institutions that have used these Jalapeno Peppers as a garnish or as an
ingredient to prepare entrees, salsas or other products are asked to dispose
of these products making sure that all such peppers are not inadvertently
made available for purchase, salvage or donation and therefore preventing any
possibility for human or animal consumption.. Consumers with questions may
contact the company at (956)-631-6405.





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