SKS Copack Recalls Various Specialty Beverages Because of Possible Health Risk

COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT SKS Copack Recalls Various Specialty Beverages Because of Possible Health Risk When a company announces a recall, market withdrawal, or safety alert, the FDA posts the company's announcement as a public service. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company. Read Announcement View Product PhotosSummary - Company Announcement Date: - FDA Publish Date: - Product Type: - Food & Beverages Foodborne Illness - Reason for Announcement: - Recall Reason DescriptionDue to contamination of Salmonella - Company Name: - SKS Copack - Brand Name: - Brand Name(s)Angel Specialty Products, Royal Gold, Boba Time, Fanale, Denda - Product Description: - Product DescriptionSpecialty Beverages Company Announcement SKS Copack of Cerritos, CA is recalling various specialty beverages, 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. 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 recalled products were distributed in the states of CA, UT, ID, NY, NJ, AZ, PA, NC, TX, OH, LA, GA, FL, IL, OK, MA, WA, OR, WI, NV, VA, CT, TN, KY, & MN through cafes, restaurants and direct delivery [https://angelspecialtyproducts.com/]. Affected products can be identified by the lot codes stamped on the back of the package. Example: (See Below) Affected items: See Photos Examples of Products Available in Retail Form No illnesses have been reported to date. The recall was initiated after SKS Copack received notification from its supplier regarding a voluntary recall initiated by California Dairies, Inc. for a certain lot of low heat nonfat dry milk powder due to possible Salmonella contamination. According to California Dairies, the recall followed the identification of positive Salmonella results associated with routine product testing. The remaining recalled ingredient lot was quarantined by, SKS Copack has ceased distribution of the recalled products and is cooperating with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as the investigation continues. Consumers who have purchased the items on above list are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at (562) 404-8158, between the hours of 8am and 4pm (Pacific Standard Time), Monday through Friday. This recall is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Company Contact Information - Consumers: - (562) 404-8158