Golden Lion Dried Dates Recalled for Undeclared Sulfites
Blooming Import Inc. is recalling Golden Lion brand dried dates due to undeclared sulfites. The product was distributed in ten states.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 per the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Blooming Import Inc. is recalling Golden Lion brand Dried Ziziphus Jujuba Mill (Dried Dates), 12 oz packages, due to the presence of undeclared sulfites. The recall was initiated after sampling and analysis by the New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets detected sulfites at a level of 1519 ppm.
The affected product is packaged in a sealed flexible plastic bag and is identified by UPC 7 34765 04008 6. A total of 1,431 cases, containing 50 packages each, were distributed. The product was sold in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland, North Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Illinois, and Texas.
Consumers with this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for instructions. Individuals with sulfite sensitivity should avoid consuming the product.
The recalled product
- Product
- GOLDEN LION brand DRIED ZIZIPHUS JUJUBA MILL (DRIED DATES), NET WT. 12 oz (340 g), UPC 7 34765 04008 6 -- PRODUCT OF CHINA -- PACKED FOR AND EXCLUSIVELY DISTRIBUTED BY: BLOOMING IMPORT INC. 45 BOWNE STREET BROOKLYN, N.Y. 11231 --- The product is packaged in a sealed flexible pla
- Manufacturer
- Blooming Import 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)
- UPC 7 34765 04008 6 and no other coding
Distribution
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