Sweet Potato Sticks Recalled for Undeclared Sulfite Allergen
Liberty Fruit Co Inc is recalling sweet potato sticks (product #97482) because sodium metabisulfite, a sulfite allergen, was not declared on the product label. Sulfites can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
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: This recall is classified as FDA Class I, which requires a minimum severity score of 4 per the rubric. The undeclared sulfite allergen presents a direct health risk to consumers with sulfite sensitivity.
Plain-English summary
Liberty Fruit Co Inc, doing business as Carol's Cuts, is recalling sweet potato sticks due to the presence of sodium metabisulfite that was not declared on the product label. Sodium metabisulfite is a sulfite compound classified as an allergen.
The recalled product is sold as 'Sweet Potato Sticks 24/2' with product code 97482. Approximately 25,433 pounds were distributed to food service locations in Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, and Missouri. The affected products have 'Best if used by' dates of 03/31/22, 04/02/22, 04/13/22, and 04/16/22.
Consumers with sulfite sensitivity should not consume this product. Anyone who has purchased this product and has a known sulfite allergy should consult the FDA website or contact Liberty Fruit Co Inc for guidance on return or disposal.
The recalled product
- Product
- SWEET POTATO STICKS 24/2 (01)10886810974826(10)0016086793 97482 Best if used by: 03/31/22, 04/02/22, 04/13/22, 04/16/22 Ingredients: Potato, Sodium Metabisulfite
- Manufacturer
- Liberty Fruit Co Inc DBA Carol's Cuts
- Category
- Food — Prepared Vegetables
- Hazard
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 (4)
- Best if used by: 03/31/22
- 04/02/22
- 04/13/22
- 04/16/22 Product #: 97482
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 21 recalled by Liberty Fruit Co Inc DBA Carol's Cuts under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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