Elevated risk U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Tasty Snacks Dried Plums recall: May contain undeclared sulfites

Recall published 2+ years ago

May contain undeclared sulfites

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2 photos 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 allergies to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the product.

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
January 3, 2024
Risk level
Elevated risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Tasty Snacks
Product type
Other food products
Distribution
New Jersey, New York
Reports of harm
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

Products covered by this recall

Dried Plums

What the company announced

Win Luck Trading Inc. of Bayonne, NJ, is recalling its "Plum Queen" Dried Plums because they may contain undeclared sulfites. People who have allergies to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the product.

The recalled "Plum Queen" Dried Plums were distributed in New York and New Jersey in retail stores.

The recalled product is packaged in a 200g, clear plastic container. The brand name is Tasty Snacks.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

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

Consumers who have purchased the " Plum Queen " are urged not to consume the products and to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or dispose of the product. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 201-332-8878 Monday through Friday 9 am-4 pm EST.

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.

What to do about Allergen

Tasty Snacks — 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: Consumers who have purchased the " Plum Queen " are urged not to consume the products and to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or dispose of the product.

Company contact: Win Luck Trading, Inc. — Consumers: Elsa Chen, 201-332-8878

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 Tasty Snacks other food products recalled?

May contain undeclared sulfites People who have allergies to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the product.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

The notice does not publish package codes for this recall. Compare the product name, size and the purchase window against the official FDA — Company recall announcements record, and contact the company if you are unsure.

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 the " Plum Queen " are urged not to consume the products and to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or dispose of the product.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists New Jersey, New York.

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