Class III U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Tengen USA Trading Corp YO!MAN Lettuce recall: Product contains undeclared cyclamates

Recall published 8 months ago

Product contains undeclared cyclamates.

The hazard: Undeclared allergen or ingredient

The food itself is fine. What is wrong is the label, and for the households that rely on that label it is a real risk.

What the notice says: Product contains undeclared cyclamates.

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

Recall number
H-0526-2026
Published
March 4, 2026
Risk level
Class III
Status
Terminated
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Tengen USA Trading Corp
Product type
Candy & chocolate
Units affected
26 cases
Distribution
Florida, Louisiana, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
2024-08-01 (production date)
UPC codes
4 895235 529626

Products covered by this recall

YO!MAN LETTUCE (SPICY FLAVOR); Ingredients: Lettuce, chili pepper, edible vegetable oil, salt, water, sugar, food additives (monosodium glutamate, potassium sorbate, streptoccoccus lactis, sodium dehydroacetate, sodium D-isoacsorbate, disodium ethylenediaminetetraacetatic acid, sodium metabisulphite, citric acid, lactic acid, glacial acetic acid, sucralose, xanthan gum, disodium 5'flavoring ribonucleotide), food flavors and fragrances; NET WT. 4.42oz.(125g); SHELF LIFE: 9 MONTHS; PRODUCT OF CHINA; Distributed by: Tengen USA Trading Corp 262 48th Street,Brooklyn,NY 11220; UPC: 4 895235 529626

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.

Model or item number

On the rating label, the box or the instruction sheet.

  • OF CHINA

Package size

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

  • 4.42 oz

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Food & cosmetics enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Allergen

Tengen USA Trading Corp — The food itself is fine. What is wrong is the label, and for the households that rely on that label it is a real risk.

  1. Read the official notice above for the exact ingredient involved, then check whether anyone in your home avoids it.
  2. Report any reaction to the FDA so it is recorded against this recall.
  3. If nobody here avoids it, the product is safe to eat; the refund is still available if you would rather return it.
  4. If someone does avoid it, stop serving it and check anything already cooked with it.

Getting a refund without the pack

The commonest reason people skip the refund is that they have already thrown the item away. That rarely matters.

  • A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.
  • Store credit is often offered first. You can ask for the original payment method instead, and it is normally granted.
  • No photo either? Ask anyway. Grocery chains settle recall refunds at the service desk because disputing them costs more than paying them.
  • For a multi-pack or a case, ask for the full purchase price rather than a per-unit figure — the recall covers what you paid.

Company contact: TENGEN USA TRADING CORP — 262 48th St, Brooklyn, NY, 11220-1012

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 — Food & cosmetics enforcement record U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Tengen USA Trading Corp candy & chocolate recalled?

Product contains undeclared cyclamates. Product contains undeclared cyclamates.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: model number OF CHINA. 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?

A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Florida, Louisiana, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas.

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