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Dr. Snack Goji berry - recalled due to undeclared sulfites
4 years ago •source fda.gov
United States
BCS International Corp. Long Island City, NY, is recalling its 4.5 ounce, 6 ounce and 9 ounce containers and 5 pound packages of “Dr. Snack Goji Berry” food treats because they contained undeclared sulfites. Consumers who have severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product. No illnesses or allergic reactions involving this product have been reported to date.The recalled “Dr. Snack Goji Berry” were distributed in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Delaware. The product comes in 4.5 ounce, 6 ounce and 9 ounce, clear plastic containers and 5 pound cardboard boxes marked with UPC Codes 80555492205, 80555493218, 80555494216 or 80555470198.
Consumers who have purchased the recalled products are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
The recall was initiated after routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis by Food Laboratory personnel revealed the presence of sulfites in “Dr Snack Goji Berry” which were not declared on the label.
The consumption of 10 milligrams of sulfites per serving has been reported to elicit severe reactions in some asthmatics. Anaphylactic shock could occur in certain sulfite sensitive individuals upon ingesting 10 milligrams or more of sulfites. Analysis of the “Dr. Snack Goji Berry” revealed they contained 13.6 milligrams per serving.
Company name: BCS International Corp.
Brand name: Dr. Snack
Product recalled: Goji berry
Reason of the recall: Undeclared sulfites
FDA Recall date: January 21, 2022
Check the full recall details on www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/bcs-international-corp-issues-alert-undeclared-sulfites-dr-snack-goji-berry
Source: FDA
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