The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1322-2013·Announced 2013-04-24

Tristar Food Wholesale Recalls Dried Medlar for Undeclared Sulfites

Tristar Food Wholesale Company Inc. is recalling 400g bags of Dried Medlar because the product contains undeclared sulfites.

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 allergen mislabeling (undeclared sulfites) on a common allergen, which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) per the rubric, as no illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Tristar Food Wholesale Company Inc. is recalling 19 cartons of Fructus Lycii (Dried Medlar), 400g plastic bags. The product is identified by Item # 60025 and UPC 6931653102466. The recall was initiated because the product contains undeclared sulfites, which are used as a preservative.

The affected product was distributed exclusively in New York. The product is a product of the P.R.C. (People's Republic of China).

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific item and UPC number listed above. If found, they should stop consuming the product and contact the recalling firm for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Fructus Lycii (400g). Dried Medlar (Net Wt: 14.11 oz (400G). Ingredients: Dried Medlar. Distributed Exclusively By: Tristar Food Wholesale Company Inc. 115 Amity Street, Jersey City NJ 07304, USA. Product of P.R.C. UPC: 6931653102466

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)

  • Item #: 60025 - Dried Medlar (Net Wt: 14.11 oz (400G). UPC: 6931653102466

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Same manufacturer · Tristar Food Wholesale Co Inc

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