Unlabeled sulfites prompt recall of Chinese red berry

Friday, May 6th 2005, 1:14 pm

By: News On 6

WASHINGTON (AP) _ A California-based marketer and distributor of Asian foods is recalling Chinese red berry because the herb may contain undeclared sulfites, which can be deadly to people allergic to them.

Walong Marketing Inc. of Buena Park, Calif., said the recall covers 8-ounce packages of the Asian Taste brand of Chinese red berry and 13-ounce packages of the Sinbo brand. The products were distributed nationwide, mostly to Asian food markets.

New York state food inspectors discovered the unlabeled sulfites, though no illnesses have been linked to the product, the company said.

The Food and Drug Administration is cooperating in the recall.

Consumers can return the product to the place of purchase for a refund. More information is available by calling the company at 714-670-8899, weekdays 12 p.m.-8:30 p.m. EDT.