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).
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: 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
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
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