The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-2424-2014·Announced 2014-09-17

Hong Lee Trading Recalls Young Coconut Candy for Undeclared Sulfites and Colors

Hong Lee Trading Inc. is recalling Young Coconut Candy sold in New York State due to undeclared sulfites and food dyes.

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 FDA has classified this recall as Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Per the rubric, FDA Class I recalls are assigned a score of 4 or higher.

Plain-English summary

Hong Lee Trading Inc. is recalling 40 cases of Mut Dua Non Young Coconut Candy, Net Weight 10.6oz (300g), in New York State. The product is identified by UPC 8 935054 702377 and is a product of Vietnam packed for Hong Lee Trading Inc. in Brooklyn, New York.

The recall was initiated after sampling and analysis by the New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets found the product contained undeclared sulfites at a level of 258.6 ppm. The analysis also detected undeclared colors Yellow #5, Blue #1, and Red #3.

Consumers who purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific UPC and product description. Individuals with sulfite sensitivities or allergies should avoid consuming the product. The FDA has classified this as a Class I recall.

The recalled product

Product
Mut Dua Non YOUNG COCONUT CANDY, Net Weight: 10.6oz (300g), UPC 8 935054 702377 -- Product of Vietnam -- Packed for: HONG LEE TRADING INC. 225 JOHNSON AVE BROOKLYN, NEW YORK 11206 (718) 386-2100 --- NUTRITION FACTS: Serving Size 30oz. (85g), Servings per container 6
Manufacturer
Hong Lee Trading Inc
Category
Food — Candy
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 (1)

  • UPC code 8935054702377 and no other coding

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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