The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0255-2023·Announced 2023-01-18

Beijing Hawthorne Candy Recalled Due to Undeclared Sulfites

Northern Food I/E Inc. is recalling Beijing Hawthorne Candy due to undeclared sulfites. The product contains 7.32 mg sulfites per serving and has been distributed to 24 states.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II recall for undeclared sulfites, a common allergen. No illnesses or hospitalizations are reported, so the hazard is theoretical rather than confirmed.

Plain-English summary

Northern Food I/E Inc. is recalling Beijing Hawthorne Candy due to the presence of undeclared sulfites. Each serving contains 7.32 mg of sulfites. All production codes of the product are affected.

The recall involves 406 cartons that were distributed to 24 states: New York, New Jersey, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Washington.

Sulfites are a preservative that may cause adverse reactions in sensitive individuals. Consumers in the affected states who have purchased this product should be aware of the recall.

The recalled product

Product
Beijing Hawthorne Candy
Manufacturer
Northern Food I/E Inc.
Category
Food — Candy / Confectionery
Hazard
  • undeclared-allergen
  • sulfites

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)

  • All codes.

Distribution

Distributed in 24 states:

  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • FL
  • GA
  • IL
  • IN
  • KS
  • KY
  • LA
  • MA
  • MD
  • MI
  • MN
  • MO
  • NC
  • NJ
  • NY
  • OH
  • PA
  • TN
  • TX
  • VA
  • WA

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