Shil La Dang Recalls Gimbob Fish Cake and Modeum, Combination, Sultok and Bean Seolki Rice Cakes Because Of Undeclared Allergens

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Shil La Dang Recalls Gimbob Fish Cake and Modeum, Combination, Sultok and Bean Seolki Rice Cakes Because Of Undeclared Allergens

Contact:
Mr. Seong Hoon Kim
1-310-329-8577

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GARDENA, CA – September 02, 2009 – Shining Marble Corporation dba Shil La Dang, Gardena, CA, is recalling its Gimbob (fish cake sushi), Modeum rice cake, combination rice cake, Sultok rice cake, and Bean Seolki rice cake. The Gimbob Fish Cake does not declare tempura fish, wheat, or soybean as an ingredient. The Modeum, Combination, Sultok, and Bean Seolki rice cakes do not declare chestnuts as an ingredient. People who have allergies or sensitivities to wheat, fish, soybeans, or tree nuts may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

They are distributed in Korean markets in Los Angeles and Orange County, CA.

All products are sold in a 14-ounce package labeled as Shil La Dang and the production date can be found on each label.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the fish cake Gimbob only revealed "tempura" and failed to reveal the ingredients of tempura containing "Fish, Wheat, Soybean", Modeum, Combination, Sultok, Bean Seolki rice cake containing chestnuts did not reveal the presence of chestnuts.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged to return it to the location of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact Seong Hoon Kim, owner of the Shining Marble Corporation, by calling at 1-310-329-8577 between 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM (PDT).

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