Super World Trading Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Dried Date
Last updated March 1, 2020
Approved by: Lester Fahrner, MD
Super World Trading Inc. of Brooklyn, New York is recalling 10 cases of 12 oz Dried Date with incorrect label as shown below, because it may contain undeclared sulfites. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
Company Announcement Date: October 02, 2019
FDA Publish Date: October 02, 2019
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Sulfites
Company Name: Super World Trading Inc.
Brand Name: Distributed by: Super World Trading Inc.
Product Description: Dried Date
Super World Trading Inc. of Brooklyn, New York is recalling 10 cases of 12 oz Dried Date with incorrect label as shown below, because it may contain undeclared sulfites. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
Dried Date was distributed to the supermarkets in the following areas: Davie (FL); Duluth (GA); Chamblee (GA); Houston (TX); Sugar Land (TX); and Rockville (MD).
Product details as follow:
Name: Dried Date
Size: 12oz clear bag
UPC: 6907419100588
Packed by: Fang Run Packaging Co.
Distributed by: Super World Trading Inc.
No illnesses have been reported to date.
The recall was initiated after it was discovered that product containing sulfite was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of sulfite. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a mislabeled in the packaging. We are recalling all the products to relabel with the correct ingredient label.
SAMPLE OF CORRECT LABEL AS FOLLOW:
Ingredient: DRIED DATE, SULFITES