Lam Sheng Kee Red Dates Recalled for Unallowed Dye Basic Violet 3
S & M International Inc is recalling Lam Sheng Kee Chinese Red Dates found to contain the unallowed dye Basic Violet 3.
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 III, which the rubric indicates is typically a score of 1 or 2. The presence of an unallowed dye is a regulatory violation and potential health risk, but no illnesses or injuries are reported, fitting the 'Moderate' criteria for low-risk contamination or labeling issues.
Plain-English summary
S & M International Inc is recalling Lam Sheng Kee Chinese Red Dates, 400 grams, Item #803810. The product is distributed in New York and is a product of China.
The recall was initiated after New York Department of Agriculture and Markets (NYDAM) sampling revealed that the product contains the unallowed dye Basic Violet 3. The source text does not specify the number of units affected or the specific lot numbers, noting only that all lots are involved.
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the distributor for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Lam Sheng Kee Chinese Red Dates, (Net Weight 400 Grams), Lam Sheng Kee (HK) International Limited, 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. Item #803810; Product of China.
- Manufacturer
- S & M International Inc
- Category
- Food — Dried Fruit
- 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 (1)
- All lots
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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.
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