Recall for : Undeclared Sulfites and Cyclamates

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Summary


Company Announcement Date:

December 02, 2019


FDA Publish Date:

December 03, 2019


Product Type:


Food & Beverages

Fruit/Fruit Product

Allergens


Reason for Announcement:


Undeclared sulfites and cyclamates


Company Name:


Lin’s Waha Int’l Corp


Brand Name:


Lin’s Waha Int’l Corp


Product Description:


Suantianyangmei Waxberry and Bingtangyangmei Waxberry


Company Announcement


Lin’s Waha Int’l Corp of Syosset, NY is recalling its 8.11 OZ (230G) packages of Suantianyangmei Waxberry and Bingtangyangmei Waxberry because they contain undeclared sulfites and cyclamates. People who have severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume these products. Cyclamate is an unapproved ingredient.



The recalled Suantianyangmei Waxberry and Bingtangyangmei Waxberry were distributed nationwide in retail stores. These products come in 8.11 OZ (230G) clear plastic containers. Suantianyangmei Waxberry is with UPC code 6948576407226 and date 03.12.2020 stamped on the box and Bingtangyangmei Waxberry is with UPC code 6948576407219 and date 02.13.2020 stamped on the box.



No illnesses involving these products have been reported to date.



The recall was initiated after routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis by the Department’s Food Laboratory personnel revealed the presence of sulfites and cyclamates in these products which were not declared on the labels. The consumption of 10 milligrams of sulfites per serving has been reported to elicit severe reactions in some asthmatics. Anaphylactic shock could occur in certain sulfite sensitive individuals upon ingesting 10 milligrams or more of sulfites. Analysis of the Suantianyangmei Waxberry and Bingtangyangmei Waxberry revealed they contained undeclared sulfites 13.88 milligrams and 12.85 milligrams per serving, respectively.



Consumers who have purchased 8.11 OZ (230G) packages of Suantianyangmei Waxberry and Bingtangyangmei Waxberry are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Selina Lin at 516-261-9521.

[Clipper]

I don't have to worry about any of that. I don't drink anything with a name I can't pronounce, haha. What the heck is Bingtangyanmei or Suantianyangmei and what the heck is a waxberry?

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Dec 3, 2019 22:23:08 GMT -5 Clipper said:

I don't have to worry about any of that. I don't drink anything with a name I can't pronounce, haha. What the heck is Bingtangyanmei or Suantianyangmei and what the heck is a waxberry?

Wiki says it is a Chinese fruit.

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What does Waxberry taste like?

Its interior flesh is soft and overtly succulent with a ruby color slightly lighter than that of its exterior. Its flesh has a sweet tart flavor and contains a singular hard seed in the center of the fruit. Both the skin and flesh of the Waxberry are edible.

[Clipper]

Have you actually ever seen this stuff in Walmart, Hannaford, or Price Chopper? I think it is safe to say that unless you shop at an oriental or Asian market it is highly unlikely that you will have to be trotting back to the store for a refund. I will have to look for it when I go to the Asian market in Johnson City where I go to buy the Thai rice noodles that we stir fry with pieces of chicken breast, chopped green onion, fish sauce, soy sauce, and sliced jalapeno peppers.

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Yes I saw them this afternoon at Walmart along with some other Exotic fruit they are bringing in.

[Clipper]

Exotic fruits at Walmart?
Another reason I don't shop at Walmart, although the exotic fruits I encountered at Walmart were two legged and "exotic" is an understatement. lol