DR SNACK Crystal Ginger recalled for undeclared sulfites
DR SNACK Crystal Ginger was recalled because the product contains undeclared sulfites. Affected products were distributed in the Northeast U.S.
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: The FDA classified this as a Class II recall for undeclared sulfites, a common food allergen. Although no illnesses have been reported, the undeclared allergen creates a health risk for consumers with sulfite sensitivity. Per the severity rubric, allergen mislabeling on common allergens without reported harm is classified as High (3).
Plain-English summary
B.C.S. International Corporation is recalling DR SNACK brand Crystal Ginger in three package sizes (7.00 oz, 6 oz, and 10 oz). The recall was initiated because the product contains undeclared sulfites at 4.11 mg per serving.
Sulfites are food additives that must be declared on product labels when present. The recalled products were not labeled as containing sulfites.
The affected products were distributed in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. The affected products have a sell-by date of February 20, 2023, and carry UPC code 80555493037.
The FDA classified this as a Class II recall. Consumers who have purchased this product should verify the product and UPC code against their purchases.
The recalled product
- Product
- DR SNACK brand Crystal Ginger; Net Wt. 7.00 oz (0.20kg); Net 6oz; and Net 10 oz.
- Manufacturer
- B.C.S. International Corporation
- Category
- Food — Snack / Candy
- Hazard
- 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 (2)
- Sell By: 02/20/2023
- UPC 80555493037
Distribution
Distributed in 7 states:
- CT
- MA
- MD
- NJ
- NY
- PA
- RI
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