Evershing International Trading Company is recalling some Coconut Tree frozen shredded coconut because it may be contaminated with Salmonella. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
The recalled product is 16 ounce containers of Coconut Tree Brand Frozen Shredded Coconut, with item number 331223 and UPC number 05216-44081. The recalled is limited to Lot SE07A1, but the lot number is only printed on the product case, not the individual packages. This product was sold in Ohio, Massachusetts, Washington, California, Oklahoma, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Florida, and Texas. It was on sale from January 3, 2017 to January 3, 2018. The issue was discovered from testing performed by officials in Massachusetts.
If you bought this product, do not eat it, even if you plan to cook with it. Throw it away in a sealed or double bagged package, or take it back to the store you purchased it from for a full refund.
The symptoms of a Salmonella infection include fever, diarrhea that may be bloody, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Most people get sick within 12 to 72 hours after eating food contaminated with this pathogenic bacteria. If the infection gets into the bloodstream, some people can develop arterial infections, arthritis, and endocarditis. The very young, the elderly, pregnant women, and people with chronic illnesses and compromised immune systems can become quite sick.
Most people do not go to a doctor with this illness, but if you have been experiencing these symptoms, see your doctor. Salmonella infections can have long term health consequences and this illness should be on your medical chart.
