The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0411-2020·Announced 2020-01-01

Bingtangyangmei Waxberry recall due to undeclared sulfites and cyclamates

Lin's Waha International Corp.'s Bingtangyangmei waxberry product was recalled because it contains undeclared sulfites and cyclamates.

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 Class I — 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. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Products contain undeclared sulfites and cyclamates."

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued recall F-0411-2020 for Bingtangyangmei Waxberry, 8.11 OZ clear plastic containers manufactured by Lin's Waha International Corp. The recall is based on the finding that the product contains undeclared sulfites and cyclamates, which are food additives that were not properly labeled. Consumers are advised to stop using this product immediately and dispose of it. The recall affects distribution across multiple regions including Pennsylvania, New York, Texas, Georgia, Illinois, North Carolina, and Florida.

No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall according to the source. The FDA classifies this as a Class I food recall, indicating a serious health or safety risk to the public. The primary hazard involves undeclared food additives that may pose risks when consumed without proper labeling.

Affected consumers should cease consumption of the product and contact their local health department or the manufacturer for guidance on disposal. The recall does not involve any fatalities or severe injuries, but the presence of undeclared ingredients represents a significant food safety concern requiring immediate action.

The recalled product

Product
Bingtangyangmei Waxberry, 8.11 OZ (230g) clear plastic containers, UPC 6948576407219 and date 02.13.2020 stamped on the box
Manufacturer
Lin's Waha International Corp.
Category
Food — Undeclared Ingredients
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)

  • UPC 6948576407219 and date 02.13.2020 stamped on the box

Distribution

Distributed in 7 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Lin's Waha International Corp. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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