The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0668-2025·Announced 2025-04-02

Dried Lily Flowers Recalled Due to Undeclared Sulfites

U.S. Trading Company recalled dried lily flowers due to undeclared sulfites, which pose a risk to people with sulfite sensitivity. The recall affected 5,200 packages distributed across 32 states and was terminated July 1, 2025.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: This FDA Class III recall involves an undeclared allergen that poses a theoretical risk to sensitive populations, but no illnesses or injuries have been reported. It was a voluntary, firm-initiated recall, consistent with a precautionary action.

Plain-English summary

U.S. Trading Company, based in Hayward, California, has recalled Dried Lily Flowers (Hemerocallis citrina) sold in 2.5 oz (70g) packages. The affected lot is 77303211 (UPC 7 21557 51100 8) with a best-by date of November 21, 2025.

The product contains undeclared sulfites. Sulfites pose a health risk to consumers with sulfite sensitivity, particularly those with asthma or other respiratory conditions.

A total of 5,200 packages were distributed across 32 states: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oregon, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.

Consumers with sulfite sensitivity who have purchased this product should discontinue use. The firm initiated this voluntary recall on March 3, 2025. The FDA confirmed the recall on April 2, 2025, and it was terminated on July 1, 2025.

The recalled product

Product
DRIED LILY FLOWERS Net Weight 2.5 oz (70g) Ingredients: Lily flower (Hemerocallis citrina) Distributed by: U.S. TRADING COMPANY Hayward, CA 94545-1130 Product of China
Manufacturer
U.S. Tov, Inc. dba U.S. Trading Company
Category
Food
Hazard
  • sulfite
  • allergen

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)

  • Lot: 77303211 UPC: 7 21557 51100 8 BBD: 11.21.2025

Distribution

Distributed in 30 states:

  • AK
  • AL
  • AR
  • CA
  • CO
  • FL
  • HI
  • IA
  • IL
  • IN
  • KS
  • KY
  • MD
  • MN
  • MO
  • MS
  • MT
  • ND
  • NE
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OR
  • SD
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • WA
  • WI

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