The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0147-2016·Announced 2015-11-11

Peeled Mote Corn Recalled for Unlabeled Sulfites

JP Trading and Global Imports LLC is recalling 80 cases of Tradiciones Andinas Peeled Mote Corn because the product contains sulfites that are not listed on the label.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves allergen mislabeling (sulfites) on a food product. Per the rubric, allergen mislabeling on common allergens is classified as High (Score 3), particularly when no specific illnesses are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

JP Trading and Global Imports LLC is recalling 80 cases of Tradiciones Andinas Gourmet Foods Peeled Mote Corn, Mote Pelado, Net Wt. 15 oz. (425g). The product is a product of Peru and was distributed in Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York.

The recall was initiated because the product contains sulfites that are not listed on the product labeling. Sulfites are a common food allergen, and accurate labeling is required to protect consumers with sulfite sensitivities.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific 15 oz. (425g) packages of Tradiciones Andinas Peeled Mote Corn. If found, consumers should stop using the product and contact the distributor for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Tradiciones Andinas Gourmet Foods Peeled Mote Corn, Mote Pelado, Net Wt. 15 oz. (425g), Product of Peru, Distributed By: JP Trading and Global Imports LLC, Newark NJ 07102

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)

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Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

Same manufacturer · JP Trading and Global Imports LLC

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