The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1609-2018·Announced 2018-07-11

FUNKTIONAL FOODS Spirulina Powder Recalled for Undeclared Sulfites

The TJX Companies is recalling FUNKTIONAL FOODS Spirulina Powder because it contains undeclared sulfites. Consumers should stop using the product.

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

The TJX Companies, Inc. is recalling FUNKTIONAL FOODS brand SPIRULINA POWDER, NET WEIGHT 3.5 oz (100 g) with UPC Code: 060427570192. The recall is due to the product containing undeclared sulfites at approximately 40 ppm. The affected lot code is F-704101.

Approximately 1,200 units were distributed to TJX retail stores throughout the U.S., with 375 stores listed on the distribution list provided by the firm. The product is a food supplement powder.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it. The recall is classified as FDA Class II.

The recalled product

Product
FUNKTIONAL FOODS brand SPIRULINA POWDER, NET WEIGHT 3.5 oz (100 g) with UPC Code: 060427570192
Affected units
1,200

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)

  • UPC: 060427570192 Lot Code: F-704101

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.