The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0346-2023·Announced 2023-02-08

Organic jackfruit recalled for undeclared sulfites in Florida

Organic jackfruit produced by Food Castle, Inc. is being recalled due to undeclared sulfites not listed on the product label. Sulfite-sensitive consumers face potential allergic reaction risk.

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: Allergen mislabeling on a known food allergen (sulfites). FDA Class II designation. No illnesses or injuries reported in source text. Meets High severity criterion for undeclared common allergen.

Plain-English summary

Organic jackfruit produced by Food Castle, Inc. is being recalled due to the presence of undeclared sulfites. The product contains sulfites that are not disclosed on the package label, which may create a health risk for consumers sensitive to sulfites.

The affected product is 3.5-ounce packages of Nutty and Fruity Brand organic jackfruit (UPC: 819496021426) with best-by date code BB 12 30 23 L5834. The product was distributed only to one distributor located in Lakeland, Florida.

Consumers who have purchased this product and have a sulfite sensitivity or allergy should not consume it. Affected product should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
ORGANIC JACKFRUIT Nutty and Fruity Brand UNSWEETENED AND UNSULFURED NET WT. 3.5 oz. (100g) USDA ORGANIC UPC: 819496021426 8 units per case Distributed by: Food Castle Inc. Vernon, CA 90058 PRODUCT OF SRI LANKA
Manufacturer
Food Castle, Inc.
Category
Food — Dried Fruit
Hazard

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)

  • BB 12 30 23 L5834

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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