The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0411-2016·Announced 2015-12-23

Tristar Recalls Golden Raisins for Undeclared Sulfites

Tristar Food Wholesale is recalling Heng Cheong Loong Golden Raisins due to undeclared sulfites, posing a risk to sensitive individuals.

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 5/5 (Critical).

Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which corresponds to a Critical severity score per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Tristar Food Wholesale Co. Inc. is recalling Heng Cheong Loong Co. Golden Raisins because the product contains undeclared sulfites. The recalled product is packaged in a 10 oz. plastic bag and is labeled as a product of the U.S.A. The total quantity involved in the recall is 343.75 lbs.

The recall is being issued because the presence of undeclared sulfites poses a health risk to people with severe sensitivity to sulfites. Consumption of this product by these individuals could result in serious or life-threatening allergic reactions.

The product was distributed in Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries and dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Heng Cheong Loong Co., Net Wt: 10 oz. (5g), Plastic Bag, Product of U.S.A, UPC 6-930481-211418

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)

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Distribution

Distributed in 8 states:

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