Summit Import Corp. Recalled Sum Cheong Lung Brand Dried Fish

Jenny Albano

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Summit Import Corp., in conjunction with the FDA, is recalling all its packages of Sum Cheong Lung brand Dried Fish because it was discovered that the fish was not eviscerated before processing.

New York State Dept. of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors during a routine inspection and subsequent analysis of the product by Food Laboratory personnel confirming that the fish had not been eviscerated prior to processing. This product may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum spores, which can cause Botulism, a serious and potentially fatal food-borne illness.

Uneviscerated fish have been linked to outbreaks of botulism poisoning in the past. The sale of this type of fish is strictly prohibited by the New York State Agriculture and Markets regulations. For symptoms of botulism click here.

The recalled product s packaged in a 12 oz. plastic bag and was produced in China. The Sum Cheong Lung brand was only sol in New York State. So far there have not been any illnesses reported to the company.