Hua Zhi Ying Gourd Candy Recalled for Undeclared Sulfites and Dye
A & S Food Trading Inc. is recalling Hua Zhi Ying Gourd Candy because it contains undeclared sulfites and FD&C Blue #1.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
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 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of at least 4 according to the rubric.
Plain-English summary
A & S Food Trading Inc. is recalling 38 cartons of Hua Zhi Ying Gourd Candy, 250g (8.8oz) units. The product was distributed in New York City, NY.
The recall was initiated after sampling and analysis by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets revealed that the candy contains undeclared sulfites and FD&C Blue #1. These ingredients were not listed on the product label.
Consumers who purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase or contact the recalling firm for instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- HUA ZHI YING GOURD CANDY, 250G(8.8oz), each carton is packed with 40/250G units, An Shun Trading Co., LTD 4425B 1st AVE BROOKLYN, NY 11232 (718) 509-9558
- Manufacturer
- A & S Food Trading Inc.
- Category
- Food — Candy
- Affected units
- 38
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)
- none
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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