The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0812-2025·Announced 2025-06-04

President Brand Licorice Plum Contains Undeclared Sulfites and Unapproved Color Additives

East CK Trading Inc. is recalling President Brand Licorice Plum (8 oz., 227g, UPC 0077-20729) because it contains undeclared sulfites, undeclared FD&C Yellow 6, and the unapproved color additive Amaranth (E123).

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 FDA classified this as Class I, which requires a severity score of at least 4. Undeclared sulfites present a significant health risk to sensitive individuals and can cause serious allergic reactions in susceptible populations.

Plain-English summary

East CK Trading Inc. is recalling President Brand Licorice Plum (8 oz., 227g) with UPC 0077-20729 because the product contains undeclared sulfites, undeclared FD&C Yellow 6, and the unapproved color additive Amaranth (E123).

The product was distributed in New York and Virginia. Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Those with allergies or sensitivities to sulfites should be especially cautious, as undeclared sulfites can cause serious allergic reactions. Consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
President Brand Licorice Plum (8 oz., 227g)
Manufacturer
East CK Trading Inc.
Category
Food — Confectionery / Candy
Hazard
  • undeclared-sulfites
  • allergen-sulfites
  • undeclared-food-coloring
  • unapproved-color-additive

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 0077-20729

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

  • NY
  • VA

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