Elevated risk U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Joy Luck Dried Lily Flowers recall: Undeclared sulfites

Recall published 1+ years ago

Undeclared sulfites

Joy Luck 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

An ingredient subject to mandatory disclosure was left off the packaging, which is what the agency classes as misbranding.

What the notice says: People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious 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
March 4, 2025
Risk level
Elevated risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Joy Luck
Product type
Other food products
Distribution
Nationwide
UPC codes
721557511008
Reports of harm
No illnesses have been reported to date.

Products covered by this recall

Dried Lily Flowers

What the company announced

(March 3, 2025) U.S. Trading Company of Hayward, CA is recalling Joy Luck Brand Lily Flowers because it may contain undeclared SULFITES. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The lily flowers were distributed to retailers Nationwide.

The lily flowers are individually packed in plastic packaging. Below is the product being recalled:

  • Brand: Joy Luck · Product Name: Dried Lily Flowers · Size: 2.5oz · UPC: 721557511008

The recall was initiated after Florida Dept of Agriculture and Consumer Services collected a sample of the lily flowers. It was discovered that lily flowers containing sulfites were distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of sulfites

No illnesses have been reported to date.

This recall is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Customers with a sulfite allergy or sensitivity who have purchased the affected product are urged not to consume the product and dispose of it or return it to their place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact U.S. Trading Company at 510-781-1818 Monday thru Friday between 8:00am - 4:30pm 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 2 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.

  • 721557511008

Package size

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

  • 2.5 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 Allergen

Joy Luck — An ingredient subject to mandatory disclosure was left off the packaging, which is what the agency classes as misbranding.

  1. Read the official notice above for the exact ingredient involved, then check whether anyone in your home avoids it.
  2. If nobody here avoids it, the product is safe to eat; the refund is still available if you would rather return it.
  3. If someone does avoid it, stop serving it and check anything already cooked with it.
  4. Warn anyone else who eats from your kitchen, including schools and childminders.

Refunds, and what else you can claim

The purchase price is the floor, not the ceiling. Where a recall caused you a real cost, say so.

  • Claim the refund at the store first; it is the fastest route and needs the least paperwork.
  • If you bought several packs over time, list them. Firms routinely settle for more than a single unit when a customer asks.
  • Medical costs, lost earnings or a spoiled event are not handled at the service desk. Write to the company contact on this page instead, with dates and documents.
  • Keep copies of everything you send. If a recall caused harm, that file is what any later claim rests on.

Remedy named in the notice: Customers with a sulfite allergy or sensitivity who have purchased the affected product are urged not to consume the product and dispose of it or return it to their place of purchase for a full 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 Joy Luck other food products recalled?

Undeclared sulfites People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious 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: UPC 721557511008. 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: Customers with a sulfite allergy or sensitivity who have purchased the affected product are urged not to consume the product and dispose of it or return it to their place of purchase for a full refund.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide.

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