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.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class III
Class III is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
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 2/5 (Moderate).
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.
- Manufacturer
- Walong Marketing, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Snacks / Nuts
- 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:
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