The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1804-2013·Announced 2013-08-21

Walong Marketing Recalls Asian Taste Sunflower Seeds for Undeclared Sulfites

Walong Marketing is recalling Asian Taste Sunflower Seeds because they may contain undeclared sulfites. The recall affects 1,090 cartons distributed in California.

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 defines as typically scoring 1 or 2 because it is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard involves undeclared sulfites, a labeling issue rather than a high-risk pathogen or structural defect.

Plain-English summary

Walong Marketing, Inc. is recalling Asian Taste Sun Flower Seeds, 40pk/carton, Net Wt: 8-oz. (227g), Item #1641819, UPC 6 919037 022708. The recall is being conducted because the product may contain undeclared sulfites.

The recall involves 1,090 cartons of the product. These items were distributed in California. Affected products have an expiration date before August 31, 2013.

Consumers should check their pantries for this specific product and stop consuming it if it matches the description and expiration date. The FDA classifies this recall as Class III, indicating it is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
Asian Taste Sun Flower Seeds, 40pk/carton, Net Wt: 8-oz. (227g), Item #1641819, UPC 6 919037 022708.
Affected units
1,090

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)

  • expiration date BEFORE 8/31/13

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Same manufacturer · Walong Marketing, Inc.

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