Dr. Snack Goji Berry recalled for undeclared sulfites
Dr. Snack Goji Berry products contain undeclared sulfites. Sulfite-sensitive consumers may experience allergic reactions.
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: FDA Class I classification indicates serious potential health consequences. Sulfites are known allergens that can trigger severe reactions in sensitive individuals without warning due to lack of labeling.
Plain-English summary
Dr. Snack Goji Berry products have been recalled due to the presence of undeclared sulfites. The affected product comes in 4.5 oz, 6 oz, and 9 oz clear plastic packs, as well as 5 lb cardboard boxes, distributed across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island.
Sulfites are a food additive that can cause severe allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, including anaphylaxis. Because these products do not declare the presence of sulfites on their labels, consumers with sulfite sensitivities are at risk of unintended exposure.
Consumers who have purchased Dr. Snack Goji Berry products should check for the following UPCs: 80555492205, 80555493218, 80555494216, or 80555470198. If you have this product, stop using it and either dispose of it safely or return it to the place of purchase. Anyone who has consumed this product and experiences symptoms of allergic reaction should contact a healthcare provider.
The recalled product
- Product
- Dr. Snack Goji Berry; PACKED FOR B.C.S. INTERNATIONAL CORP; 4.5oz, 6oz, 9oz packs clear plastic packs and 5lb cardboard boxes
- Manufacturer
- B.C.S. International Corporation
- Category
- Food — Dried Fruit
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 937
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 (3)
- UPC: 80555492205
- 80555493218
- 80555494216 or 80555470198.
Distribution
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