The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0002-2015·Announced 2014-10-15

Starway Inc. Recalls Peony Mark Roasted and Salted Pumpkin Seeds

Starway Inc. is recalling Peony Mark brand roasted and salted pumpkin seeds due to undeclared sulfites. The product was distributed in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Michigan.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which per the rubric mandates a minimum severity score of 4 (Severe).

Plain-English summary

Starway Inc. is recalling 29 cases of Peony Mark brand roasted and salted pumpkin seeds, 12 oz. (340 gm) packages. The product is identified by Barcode 6 932692 225765 and is a product of China. The recall was initiated because the product contained undeclared sulfites (873.3 ppm) based on sampling and analysis by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.

The affected product was distributed in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Michigan. The recall is classified as Class I by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
PEONY MARK brand ROASTED AND SALTED PUMPKIN SEED, NET WT. 12 oz. (340 gm), Barcode 6 932692 225765, PRODUCT OF CHINA --- PACKED FOR: STARWAY INC 137 GRATTAN STREET, BROOKLYN, NEW YORK 11237 --- NUTRITION FACTS: Serving Size 1 oz., Servings per container 12
Manufacturer
Starway Inc.
Category
Food — Snacks / Seeds
Hazard

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Barcode 6 932692 225765 and no other coding

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

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