Roland Preserved Lemons Recalled for Undeclared Sulfites
Roland Foods is recalling preserved lemons because testing found undeclared sulfites. Consumers should check their jars for specific lot numbers.
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 (undeclared sulfites) on a common allergen, which corresponds to a severity score of 3 per the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Roland Foods, LLC. is recalling specific lots of Roland Preserved Lemons and Roland Preserved Lemons - Beldi. The recall involves 905 cases, with 12 jars per case. The affected products are packed in glass jars and were distributed nationwide, in Canada, and in the Nether Antilles.
The recall was initiated because sampling and analysis by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, along with private laboratory testing, determined that the product contains undeclared sulfites. Sulfites are a common food allergen that must be declared on labels to protect sensitive consumers.
Consumers should check their inventory for the following lot numbers and production codes: Lot # 20 with Production Codes DA:169Z and P:0618, or Lot # 21 with Production Code P:Q0303. These codes are ink jet printed on the jar lid. The Item # 61002 is printed on the case label. If you have these products, do not consume them and contact the retailer or manufacturer for a refund or replacement.
The recalled product
- Product
- Roland¿ Preserved Lemons, NET WT. 12.35 OZ., and Roland¿ PRESERVED LEMONS - BELDI, NET WT. 13 OZ., Item UPC 4122461002 and Case UPC 10041224610023 -- PACKED EXCLUSIVELY FOR ROLAND FOODS LLC, NEW YORK, NY 10010 --- The product is packed in a glass jar.
- Manufacturer
- Roland Foods, LLC.
- Category
- Food — Preserved Produce
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 (5)
- Lot # 20
- Production Codes DA:169Z P:0618 (ink jet printed on the jar lid)
- Lot # 21
- Production Code P:Q0303 (ink jet printed on the jar lid)
- Item # 61002 (on case label)
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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