The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1395-2013·Announced 2013-05-22

Tasty Snacks Sour Plum Recalled for Undeclared Sulfites and Unallowed Dye

S & M International Inc. is recalling Tasty Snacks Sour Plum in New York due to undeclared sulfites, unallowed dye, and undeclared colorant.

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: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, aligning with the rubric for moderate severity involving labeling or contamination issues without reported harm.

Plain-English summary

S & M International Inc. is recalling Tasty Snacks Sour Plum (6 oz.) in New York. The product is manufactured by S&M(HK) Enterprise LTD in China and distributed by S&M Int'l Inc. in Bayonne, NJ.

The recall was initiated after NYDAM sampling revealed that the product contains undeclared sulfites/preservatives, unallowed dye (16185-Amaranth/E123-Acid Red 27), and undeclared FD & C Yellow #6. The source text does not specify the number of units affected or report any illnesses or injuries.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact the distributor for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Tasty Snacks Sour Plum, (6 oz.), S&M(HK) Enterprise LTD, RM3 8/F Yuexiu BLDG., 160-174, Lockhart Road, Wan Chai, HK. Distributed By: S&M Int'l Inc. 100 Pulaski Street, Bayonne, NJ 07002. Product of China. Item No. 802578.

Is your product affected?

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Distribution

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Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 5 recalled by S & M International Inc 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.

See all 5 products in this recall →