The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0212-2023·Announced 2023-01-04

Lukai sweetened jujube products recalled for undeclared sulfites

Lukai sweetened jujube products are recalled because they contain undeclared sulfites at 17.9 mg per serving. This allergen poses a risk to consumers with sulfite sensitivity.

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: FDA Class I recalls require a minimum severity score of 4 per the rubric. This undeclared allergen (sulfites) poses a health risk to consumers with sulfite sensitivity, even though no illnesses have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Northern Food I/E Inc. is recalling Lukai sweetened jujube products (8.3 oz packages with red and yellow packaging) because the products contain undeclared sulfites (17.9 mg per serving).

Sulfites are an allergen that can trigger reactions in people with sulfite sensitivity. Because the allergen is not listed on the product label, sensitive consumers may unknowingly be exposed to this allergen.

The recalled products were distributed in 13 states: Alabama, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas. All lot codes are affected; the product carries UPC 6921996166881.

Consumers who purchased this product should not consume it. The product should be discarded or returned to the point of purchase for a refund. Consumers with sulfite sensitivity who may have consumed this product should contact a healthcare provider if they experience any adverse symptoms.

The recalled product

Product
"Lukai sweetened jujube"; 8.3 ounces; red and yellow packaging; back panel states: "Name: Ejiao dates; Ingredients: a nuclear-free golden jujube, donkey-hide gelatin, sugar, honey, maltose, citric acid; Consumption methods: open bags of ready-to-eat, soup, making cakes; Shelf li
Manufacturer
Northern Food I/E Inc.
Category
Food — Imported Food
Hazard
  • allergen-sulfites

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)

  • All lots and codes. UPC 6921996166881

Distribution

Distributed in 13 states:

  • AL
  • CA
  • CT
  • FL
  • GA
  • IL
  • IN
  • LA
  • NJ
  • NY
  • OH
  • PA
  • TX

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