The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0855-2013·Announced 2013-01-09

Sanh Yuan Preserved Plum Candy Recalled for Lead Contamination

Cho Fuku Group is recalling Sanh Yuan Preserved Plum Candy due to unacceptable levels of lead. The product was distributed in California and Washington.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class II

Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

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 recall is classified as FDA Class II. According to the rubric, FDA Class II recalls involving significant health risks like lead contamination are categorized as Severe.

Plain-English summary

Cho Fuku Group (usa) Inc. is recalling Sanh Yuan Preserved Plum Candy (Sweet and Sour Prune), 5 oz (142g), because of unacceptable levels of lead. The recall involves 430 packs of the product.

The affected product was distributed in California and Washington. The manufacturer did not use a lot number or code number for this product.

Consumers who have this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Sanh Yuan Preserved Plum Candy (Sweet and Sour Prune), 5 oz (142g)
Affected units
430

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)

  • The manufacturer did not use lot number or code number

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

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