The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1059-2022·Announced 2022-05-18

Roasted Peanut Product Recalled for Containing Unapproved Food Additive

Rong Shing Trading NY Inc is recalling 'KORICA' roasted peanuts due to the presence of cyclamate, an unapproved additive. The product was distributed across multiple U.S. states.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class III recall. The product contains an unapproved food additive, which violates federal food safety regulations. No illnesses or injuries have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Rong Shing Trading NY Inc is recalling 'KORICA' roasted peanuts packaged in plastic bags containing 10.6 ounces (300 grams). The product contains cyclamate, an unapproved food additive.

Cyclamate does not meet FDA approval requirements for use in food products. The presence of this unapproved additive violates federal food safety regulations.

The affected product has UPC 6950296804537 and carries a Best Before date of 06/15/2023. It was distributed in California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Washington, and Wisconsin.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it.

The recalled product

Product
'KORICA' ROASTED PEANUT; 10.6OZ (300G); packaged in plastic bags; Ingredients: Peanuts, Salt, Licorice, Anise, Cinnamon, Food Additives (Cyclamate); Product of P.R.C.; Manufacturer: Jianmen Xinhui Green Day Food Co. Ltd.; RONG SHING TRADING NY INC. 47-57 BRIDGEWATER STREET BROOKL
Manufacturer
Rong Shing Trading NY Inc
Hazard
  • unapproved-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_6950296804537 & Best Before 06/15/2023

Distribution

Distributed in 12 states:

  • CA
  • CT
  • FL
  • IL
  • IN
  • MA
  • MN
  • NJ
  • NY
  • PA
  • WA
  • WI