SLR Food Recalls Sugar Melon Candy for Undeclared Sulfites
SLR Food Distribution, Inc. is recalling Sugar Melon Candy / Wax Gourd because the product contains undeclared sulfites. The recall covers 30 cases distributed to six states.
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 classified this recall as FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of at least 4 according to the rubric, due to the risk of serious adverse health consequences from undeclared allergens.
Plain-English summary
SLR Food Distribution, Inc. is recalling 30 cases of Sugar Melon Candy / Wax Gourd. The product is packaged in 7.04oz plastic containers marked with barcode 6912567116718. The specific production date is January 3, 2018, and the expiration date is January 2, 2019.
The recall was initiated because the product contains undeclared sulfites. Sulfites are a common food allergen that must be clearly labeled on packaging to protect consumers with sulfite sensitivities. The agency has classified this recall as Class I, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the product may cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
The affected product was distributed in Florida, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Maryland, and Virginia. Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific barcode and expiration date listed above. If the product is found, consumers should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions or a refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- SUGAR MELON CANDY / WAX GOURD The product comes in a 7.04oz plastics package marked with barcode 6912567116718.
- Manufacturer
- SLR FOOD Distribution, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Candy / Confectionery
- Affected units
- 30
Distribution
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