The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0734-2019·Announced 2018-12-26

Country Favor Recalls Best Taste Dried Bamboo Shoots for Undeclared Sulfites

Country Favor Inc. is recalling Best Taste Brand Dried Bamboo Shoots because the product contains undeclared sulfites. The recall affects 81 cases distributed across 23 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 according to the rubric. Additionally, undeclared allergens on common allergens are high-risk hazards.

Plain-English summary

Country Favor Inc. is voluntarily recalling 81 cases of Best Taste Brand DRIED BAMBOO SHOOT Mang Non. The product is a 12-ounce (340g) uncoded flexible plastic package with UPC 6 9709 999 40196 and is a product of the People's Republic of China.

The recall is being conducted because the product contains undeclared sulfites, with a level of 75 mg per serving. Sulfites are a common food allergen that must be declared on food labels to protect consumers with sulfite sensitivities.

The affected product was distributed in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin. Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific UPC and package description. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Best Taste Brand DRIED BAMBOO SHOOT Mang Non. The product comes in a 12 ounce (340g) uncoded flexible plastic package with UPC: 6 9709 999 40196. Product of P.R.C.
Manufacturer
Country Favor Inc.
Affected units
81

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)

  • Not coded.

Distribution