The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-2170-2014·Announced 2014-07-16

Surma Distributors Recalls Golden Raisins Due to Undeclared Sulfites

Surma Distributors LLC is recalling HAQUE brand Golden Raisins because they contain undeclared sulfites, which can cause serious or life-threatening allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

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 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "The product was found to contain undeclared sulfites (1329.2 ppm) based on sampling and analysis by New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets."

Plain-English summary

Surma Distributors LLC of Brooklyn, NY, is voluntarily recalling one product: HAQUE brand Golden Raisins, 7 oz. The product was found to contain undeclared sulfites (1329.2 ppm) based on sampling and analysis by the New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets.

Sulfites can cause serious or life-threatening allergic reactions in some people, particularly those with asthma. Consumers who are allergic to sulfites should not consume this product.

The recalled product is distributed to the boroughs of Manhattan and Queens, NY. The recall involves no lot codes.

The recalled product

Product
HAQUE brand GOLDEN RAISINS, WT 7 OZ. --- SURMA DISTRIBUTORS LLC Brooklyn, NY 11237 --- Nutrition Facts: Serving Size 1/4 tsp (0.5 g), Servings 204

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)

  • No codes

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Same hazard · undeclared allergen

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