Highest risk U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Dragonfly Jelly Handbag and Jelly Backpack containing Jelly Bars recall: Product contains konjac powder and may present a choking hazard

Recall published 2+ years ago

Product contains konjac powder and may present a choking hazard.

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3 photos published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Choking hazard

The product sheds or contains pieces small enough to choke a young child, which is why the remedy is removal rather than an added warning label.

What the notice says: Product contains konjac powder and may present a choking hazard.

Why it matters: Small parts can come off this product, or it contains pieces small enough to block a young child’s airway. Children under three explore with their mouths, and a blocked airway leaves minutes, not hours.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

If a child is coughing forcefully, let them cough — that clears an object better than anything you can do. If they cannot cough, cry or breathe, call 911 and begin back blows and chest thrusts for an infant, or abdominal thrusts for an older child, if you are trained. After any episode where the object was swallowed rather than spat out, have the child checked: a piece can lodge in the oesophagus without obvious symptoms.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Published
January 11, 2024
Risk level
Highest risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Dragonfly
Product type
Other food products
Distribution
Nationwide
UPC codes
721557357156, 721557357163, 721557357170, 721557357187

Products covered by this recall

Jelly Handbag and Jelly Backpack containing Jelly Bars

What the company announced

(January 11, 2024) U.S. Trading Company of Hayward, CA is recalling Dragonfly jelly bars because it contains konjac powder and may present a choking hazard.

Konjac and its consequent texture and consistency could pose a choking hazard to small children as well as adults with functional and/or anatomic abnormalities.

The recalled Jelly bars were distributed to retailers Nationwide.

The jelly bars are individually packed in small handbags and small backpacks. Below are the products being recalled:

  • Brand: Dragonfly · Product Name: J elly Handbag · Size: 11.64oz · UPC: 721557357156
  • Brand: Dragonfly · Product Name: Jelly Handbag · Size: 17.63oz · UPC: 721557357163
  • Brand: Dragonfly · Product Name: Jelly Backpack · Size: 7.93oz · UPC: 721557357170
  • Brand: Dragonfly · Product Name: Jelly Backpack · Size: 28.22oz · UPC: 721557357187

The recall was initiated after New York State Agriculture Department of Agriculture and Markets collected a sample of the jelly containing Konjac. Based upon the products containing the ingredient konjac and the dimensions, FDA has determined that the products present a choking hazard.

No incidents of consumers choking have been reported to date.

Consumers who have purchased these products should return them to the store of purchase for a refund.

Consumers who may have questions or concerns should contact U.S. Trading Company at 510- 781-1818 Monday thru Friday between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm PST.

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 8 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 721557357156
  • 721557357163
  • 721557357170
  • 721557357187

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 11.64 oz
  • 17.63 oz
  • 7.93 oz
  • 28.22 oz

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Choking

Dragonfly — The product sheds or contains pieces small enough to choke a young child, which is why the remedy is removal rather than an added warning label.

  1. Take the product away from any child under three and check the floor and furniture for pieces that have already come off.
  2. Refresh infant and child choking first aid if it has been a while; the Red Cross and most hospitals run short courses.
  3. Inspect similar items from the same range or set, since detaching parts usually point to a production problem rather than one bad unit.
  4. Do not hand it down to a younger sibling or drop it at a charity shop.

If the claim stalls

Most recall claims are paid without argument. The ones that stall usually stall for a reason you can fix.

  • Check you used the recall channel rather than ordinary customer support — the two queues rarely talk to each other.
  • If the company is unresponsive or has stopped trading, report it to the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, and try the retailer in parallel.
  • Paid by card? A chargeback for goods that are unfit for sale is a legitimate fallback once the company has had a fair chance.
  • Send the photos they asked for in the format they asked for. A missing date code is the single commonest reason a claim sits unprocessed.

Remedy named in the notice: Consumers who have purchased these products should return them to the store of purchase for a refund.

Company contact: U.S. Trading Company — Consumers: U.S. Trading Company, 510-781-1818

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Dragonfly other food products recalled?

Product contains konjac powder and may present a choking hazard. Product contains konjac powder and may present a choking hazard.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 721557357156, 721557357163, 721557357170. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Take the product away from any child under three and check the floor and furniture for pieces that have already come off.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Consumers who have purchased these products should return them to the store of purchase for a refund.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide.

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