The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0982-2013·Announced 2013-02-13

Tristar Food Wholesale Recalls Dried Cabbage for Undeclared Sulfites

Tristar Food Wholesale is recalling Double Swallow brand dried cabbage because it contains undeclared sulfites, a preservative that poses a risk to sensitive individuals.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves undeclared sulfites, a common allergen, which fits the rubric criterion for 'Allergen mislabeling on common allergens' at a High severity level.

Plain-English summary

Tristar Food Wholesale Co Inc is recalling 27 cases of Double Swallow brand dried cabbage. The product is sold in 150g plastic bags inside an outer cardboard container labeled "China Products Fresh Dried Cabbage." The recall was initiated because the product contains undeclared sulfites, which are used as a preservative.

The affected product was distributed to the New York, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and metro Boston, Massachusetts areas. All codes are included in this recall.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions. Individuals with sulfite sensitivity should be particularly cautious, as undeclared sulfites can cause adverse reactions.

The recalled product

Product
Outer Cardboard Container - China Products Fresh Dried Cabbage. Plastic Bag: Double Swallow Brand, Net Wt 0.15 Kg (529 OZ), Dehydrated Cole, Jiangmen Native Produce Import & Export Company of Guangdong China.

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)

  • All codes.

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Same manufacturer · Tristar Food Wholesale Co Inc

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