Peru Food Mote Corn Recalled for Undeclared Sulfites
Peru Food Import Inc. is recalling 2,664 bags of Mote Corn Maiz Mote due to undeclared sulfites. The product was distributed in New York and Connecticut.
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 recall is classified as FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that use of the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Per the rubric, FDA Class I recalls must be scored at least 4.
Plain-English summary
Peru Food Import Inc. is voluntarily recalling 2,664 bags of Peru Food Mote Corn Maiz Mote, Net Wt. 15 oz. The recall is being conducted because the product contains undeclared sulfites. Sulfites are a common food allergen that can cause severe reactions in sensitive individuals.
The affected product is identified by Lot 38 16 and UPC 812125009628. It was imported and distributed by Peru Food Import Inc. in West New York, NJ. The recall covers distribution in New York and Connecticut.
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund. Individuals with a known sulfite allergy should avoid consuming the product.
The recalled product
- Product
- Peru Food Mote Corn Maiz Mote Net Wt. 15 oz. Imported and distributed by: Peru Food Import Inc.PO Box 419 West New York, NJ 07093 UPC 812125009628
- Manufacturer
- PERU FOOD IMPORT INC
- Category
- Food — Grains / Corn Products
- Affected units
- 2,664
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)
- Lote 38 16
Distribution
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