The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1634-2014·Announced 2014-03-19

Valued Naturals Natural Coconut Recalled for Sulfite Content

International Foodsource, LLC is recalling Valued Naturals Natural Coconut because laboratory analysis found 28.1 ppm sulfites.

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 agency classification is FDA Class III, which is defined as unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard is a specific sulfite content level without reported illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate or low-risk precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

International Foodsource, LLC is recalling Valued Naturals Natural Coconut, Net wt. 8oz (216.80g). The product is imported from the Philippines and packaged in 8 oz bags, with 12 bags per case. The recall involves 20,569 lbs. of the product distributed nationwide.

The recall was initiated after NYSDAM Laboratory Analysis Reports determined that the product contains 28.1 ppm sulfites. The specific lot numbers affected are 62289, 62752, 63046, 63374, 63541, 63614, and 63800 for retail lots, and 63059 for 12x6x6 (5# boxes). The product carries the UPC 7-90429-22603-6.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific lot numbers listed above. If they possess the recalled product, they should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Valued Naturals Natural Coconut Net wt. 8oz (216.80g) Imported by Philippines International Foodsource LLC 52 Richboynton Rd, Dover, NJ 07801 Packaged in 8 oz bag 12 per case.
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 (7)

  • UPC 7-90429-22603-6 Retail Lots - 62289
  • 62752
  • 63046
  • 63374
  • 63541
  • 63614
  • 63800 UPC 7-90429-22603-6 12x6x6 (5# boxes) - 63059

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.