CTC Food International Recalls Orchids Dried Mushroom for Undeclared Sulfites
CTC Food International is recalling Orchids Dried Mushroom because it contains undeclared sulfites. The recall covers 28,800 units distributed to eight U.S. states.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class III
Class III is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which indicates a low probability of adverse health consequences. The hazard is a minor labeling error (undeclared sulfites) without reported illnesses, fitting the Moderate severity criteria for low-risk contamination or labeling issues.
Plain-English summary
CTC Food International, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 28,800 units of Orchids Dried Mushroom, 1 oz. (29g), because the product contains undeclared sulfites. The product is a product of China and is distributed by CTC Food International, Inc. in Richmond, CA. The specific product is identified by UPC 0-74601-00947-2 and a best-by date of November 2020.
The recall was initiated on October 7, 2019, and was classified as Class III by the FDA. The product was distributed in the United States to California, Virginia, Washington, Oregon, Texas, Nevada, New Mexico, and Illinois. There was no foreign distribution.
Consumers who have this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the distributor. The recall was terminated on April 23, 2020.
The recalled product
- Product
- Orchids Dried Mushroom NET WT. 1 oz. (29G) Product of China UPC 0-74601-00947-2 Distributed by CTC Food International, Inc. Richmond, CA 94804
- Manufacturer
- CTC Food International Inc
- Category
- Food — Dried Mushrooms
- Affected units
- 28,800
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)
- BEST BY NOV.2020
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