Elevated risk U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Eltahan Golden Raisins recall: Undeclared Sulfites

Recall published 2+ years ago

Undeclared Sulfites

Eltahan Other food products — recalled other food products
Photo published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Undeclared allergen or ingredient

This is a labelling recall rather than a contamination one: something that must be declared is in the product and is not on the label.

What the notice says: 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.

Why it matters: An ingredient that U.S. law requires to be declared is present but missing from the label. People who avoid that ingredient cannot make a safe choice from the packaging.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

An undeclared allergen is a danger only to people allergic or intolerant to that ingredient. For everyone else the food is safe. Reactions range from an itchy mouth, hives, stomach cramps or vomiting through to anaphylaxis — swelling of the lips, tongue or throat, a tight chest, wheezing, a sudden drop in blood pressure or collapse. If anaphylaxis is suspected, use an epinephrine auto-injector straight away and call 911, even if the symptoms seem to settle, because a second wave can follow hours later.

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
November 14, 2023
Risk level
Elevated risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Eltahan
Product type
Other food products
Distribution
New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania
Reports of harm
No illnesses have been reported to date.

Products covered by this recall

Golden Raisins

What the company announced

USA Hookah, LLC dba Eltahan of Paterson, New Jersey is recalling 400 gm packages of Eltahan Golden Raisins , 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.

Eltahan Gold Raisins was distributed in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania to consumers through retail stores.

The recalled Eltahan Golden Raisins are packaged in a 400 gram, clear plastic package, with UPC 2337660022. The product is labeled with a production date of January 2023 and a best by date of January 20, 2026, which can be found on the bottom right side of the front label.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recall was initiated after routine sampling by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets found sulfites in the product which was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of sulfites. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company's production and packaging processes.

Production and distribution of the product has been suspended until FDA and the company are certain that the problem has been corrected.

Consumers who have purchased Eltahan Golden Raisins are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at [email protected] .

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

Best-by / use-by date

Printed beside the lot code, not on the price sticker.

  • January 20, 2026

Package size

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

  • 400 gram

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 Allergen

Eltahan — This is a labelling recall rather than a contamination one: something that must be declared is in the product and is not on the label.

  1. Read the official notice above for the exact ingredient involved, then check whether anyone in your home avoids it.
  2. If someone does avoid it, stop serving it and check anything already cooked with it.
  3. Warn anyone else who eats from your kitchen, including schools and childminders.
  4. Report any reaction to the FDA so it is recorded against this recall.

How to get your money back

Food recalls carry a full refund, and in the United States you usually do not need the receipt or the packaging.

  • Take the product, or your photo of the label, to the customer service desk of the store where you bought it. Nearly every national grocer refunds recalled food on the spot.
  • Bought it online? Open the order in your account and use the refund option; marketplace sellers are required to honour a federal recall.
  • If the store refuses, contact the recalling company using the details on this page. The firm, not the shop, carries the cost of a recall.
  • If you have a loyalty card, the retailer can look the purchase up in your history — Kroger, Costco and Walmart all do this routinely.

Remedy named in the notice: Consumers who have purchased Eltahan Golden Raisins are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Company contact: USA Hookah, LLC. dba Eltahan — Consumers: Eltahan, 862-239-9555, [email protected]

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.

Open the FDA — Company recall announcements record U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Eltahan other food products recalled?

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.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: best-by date January 20, 2026. 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?

Read the official notice above for the exact ingredient involved, then check whether anyone in your home avoids it.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Consumers who have purchased Eltahan Golden Raisins are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania.

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