Hong Lee Trading Recalls Preserved Apricots for Undeclared Sulfites and Dye
Hong Lee Trading Inc. is recalling 30 cases of preserved apricots nationwide due to undeclared sulfites and Yellow #5 dye.
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 agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 per the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Hong Lee Trading Inc. is recalling 30 cases of Preserved Apricots (300gr/10.6oz) distributed nationwide. The product is packed for Hong Lee Trading Inc. in Brooklyn, NY, and is a product of Vietnam.
The recall was initiated after sampling and analysis by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets revealed the presence of undeclared sulfites (108.8 ppm) and undeclared Yellow #5. These ingredients were not listed on the product label.
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Preserved Apricots -- NET WEIGHT 300gr (10.6oz) -- Ingredient: Salt, apricot, refined sugar. Firm on label: packed for Hong Lee Trading Inc., 225 Johnson Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11203. Product of Vietnam.
- Manufacturer
- Hong Lee Trading Inc
- Category
- Food — Preserved Fruit
- Affected units
- 30
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)
- No codes
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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