Hispanic Helpline Offers Information for Consumers and Business Owners on FDA Public Health Action on Contaminated Food and Health Products From China
Posted on: Friday, 29 June 2007, 15:04 CDT
WASHINGTON, June 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Alliance for Hispanic Health is working with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, to provide information to Hispanic consumers about contaminated food and health products from China.
On Thursday the FDA announced a broader import control of all farm-raised catfish, basa, shrimp, dace (related to carp), and eel from China. FDA announced today that it will start to detain these products at the border until the shipments are proven to be free of residues from drugs that are not approved in the United States for use in farm-raised aquatic animals. FDA said today that there have been no reports of illnesses to date and affected farm- raised seafood already in the country is not being recalled.
"We are working closely with the FDA to help get out information to Hispanic consumers and business owners about actions being taken to protect the public health," said Dr. Jane L. Delgado, President and CEO of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health. "Our health promotion advisors are prepared to answer consumer questions and provide information."
This follows FDA announcements and action on contaminated toothpaste and animal feed found -- and subsequently recalled -- in the U.S. that were produced in China. Additionally, previous concerns about the level of mercury in some fish sold in the U.S. led to a national advisory from FDA.
People across the nation can call the Su Familia Health Helpline, at 1-866-783-2645, to request information or to have their questions answered. The national helpline (1-866-783-2645 or 1-866-SU-FAMILIA) offers free, reliable and confidential health information in Spanish and English. The Su Familia Helpline is available from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday.
The National Alliance for Hispanic Health is the nation's foremost source of information and trusted advocate for the health of Hispanics in the United States.
National Alliance for Hispanic Health
CONTACT: Adam J. Segal of The 2050 Group, +1-202-422-4673,adam@the2050group.com, for National Alliance for Hispanic Health
Source: PRNewswire-USNewswire
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