The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1856-2018·Announced 2018-08-29

Country Favor Recalls Best Taste Brand Sliced Ginger for Undeclared Sulfites

Country Favor Inc. is recalling Best Taste Brand Sliced Ginger because it contains high levels of undeclared sulfites. The product was distributed to retail stores in 18 states.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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

Country Favor Inc. is voluntarily recalling Best Taste Brand Snack Ginger Sliced, 200g (7 oz) packages, because the product contains high levels of undeclared sulfites. The product is a product of Vietnam and is distributed by Country Favor Inc. in the United States.

The recall involves 50 cases, totaling 1,400 packages. The product was distributed to retail stores in Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin. The product is uncoded.

Consumers with this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund. Individuals with sulfite sensitivity should consult a healthcare professional if they have consumed the product.

The recalled product

Product
BEST TASTE BRAND SNACK GINGER SLICED, Net Weight 200g, 7 OZ, Distributed by; COUNTRY FAVOR., INC U.S.A; PRODUCT OF VIETNAM
Manufacturer
Country Favor Inc.

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)

  • Product is uncoded

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 18 states specifically: