Pork crackling health alert is issued

WASHINGTON, May 20 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service has announced a public health alert for approximately 1,100 pounds of fully cooked pork crackling products.

The FSIS said products produced by Sofia Chicharones Inc. of Miami might be contaminated with Salmonella.

Involved in the alert are 1- and 5-pound bags of "Fully Cooked Pork Cracklings with Attached Skin." Each package bears the establishment number "EST. 21055" inside the USDA mark of inspection as well as a "packed date" of "051208-1."

The fully cooked pork crackling products were sold in the company's store in Miami, Fla., on May 12, 2008.

FSIS officials advised consumers to discard or destroy the products.

Consumers with questions can contact company representative Sofia Barns at 305-324-1816.

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