Imported Mini Jelly Cups Recalled Due to the Potential as a Choking Hazard

Two NY importing companies are recalling bags of mini jelly cup products due to the fact the product represents a choking hazard, especially for children.  While there have been no reported cases of choking, the product parameters indicate it can be an issue.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has established standards for what represents a choking hazard.  https://www.cpsc.gov/Business--Manufacturing/Business-Education/Business-Guidance/Small-Parts-for-Toys-and-Childrens-Products/








https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/hadson-toko-trading-co-inc-recalls-eishindo-mini-cup-jelly-50pcs-because-potential-choking-hazard
Hadson Toko Trading Co., Inc. Recalls Eishindo Mini Cup Jelly (50pcs) Because of Potential Choking Hazard
Summary
Company Announcement Date: October 14, 2020
FDA Publish Date:  October 14, 2020
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Product poses a choking hazard.
Company Name:  Hadson Toko Trading Co., Inc.
Brand Name:  Eishindo
Product Description:  Jelly Cups

Company Announcement

HADSON (TOKO) TRADING CO., INC. OF MASPETH, NY is recalling its 28.2oz (800g) bags of EISHINDO MINI CUP JELLY (50 pcs) (迷你果凍杯(大)) due to the product being a potential choking hazard based off of its product size and consistency. Small jelly cups have previously been implicated in choking deaths of children.

The recalled jelly cups were distributed nationwide in retail food stores and are sold in large clear bags of 50 jelly cups. The UPC code is, “4970481000034,” Product code is, “E007.”

No incidents of consumers choking have been reported to date in connection with this product.

The potential choking hazard was noted after discussion with a representative from the Food and Drug Administration.

Consumers who have purchased 28.2oz (800g) bags of EISHINDO MINI CUP JELLYS are urged to return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund or throw them away in a sealed package inside a secure garbage can with a tight fitting lid. Consumers who have questions or concerns may contact the company at 718-628-6761 Monday thru Friday between 8AM and 6PM EST.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/comercial-mexicana-international-inc-recalls-tropique-assorted-fruit-jelly-bag-309pcs1006oz-and

Comercial Mexicana International Inc. Recalls “Tropique Assorted Fruit Jelly Bag 30/9PCS/10.06oz and Tropique Jelly Animal Jar 6/26oz ” Due to Possible Health Risk

Summary

Company Announcement Date: October 22, 2020 

FDA Publish Date: October 22, 2020 

Product Type: Food & Beverages  Snack Food Item 

Reason for Announcement: Potential Choking Hazard

Company Name: COMERCIAL MEXICANA INNTERNATONAL INC

Brand Name: TROPIQUE

Product Description: ASSORTED FRUIT JELLY BAG & JELLY ANIMAL JAR 

FDA Announcement

Comercial Mexicana International Inc. in Bethpage New York is recalling the product because it may pose a choking hazard. Small jelly cups containing seaweed extract (carrageenan) has been identified as a potential choking hazard in children

No incidents of consumers choking have been reported to date in connection with this problem. The potential choking hazard was discovered during a routine inspection by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, Food Safety and inspection.

The recalled jelly cups were sold in NY, NJ, CT, PA retail stores.

The recall products are:

Description UPC GRAMS PACKAGED BEST BEFORE 

CUPS TROPIQUE ASSORTED FRUIT JELLY 30/9PCS/10.6oz

732068496333  301  PLASTIC BAG  9/17/2021  9

TROPIQUE JELLY ANIMAL TIGER JAR 6/26OZ

732068496050  737  PLASTIC JAR  1/18/2022  22

TROPIQUE JELLY ANIMAL OWL JAR 6/26OZ  732068496012  737  PLASTIC JAR  1/18/2022

22

TROPIQUE JELLY ANIMAL DUCK JAR 6/26OZ  732068495992  737  PLASTIC JAR

1/18/2022  22

TROPIQUE JELLY ANIMAL BEAR JAR 6/26OZ  732068496098  737

PLASTIC JAR  1/18/2022  22

TROPIQUE JELLY ANIMAL PANDA JAR 6/26OZ  732068496036  737  PLASTIC JAR

1/18/2022 22

TROPIQUE JELLY ANIMAL PIG JAR 6/26OZ 732068496074  737  PLASTIC JAR 1/18/2022

22

TROPIQUE JELLY ANIMAL CAT JAR 6/26OZ  732068496111  737  PLASTIC JAR 1/18/2022

22

The product is packaged in a Plastic Green Bag with fruit design on the front, with 9 individual plastic jelly cups inside each pack. The second product is a Jelly jar packaged in a Plastic Jar with an animal shape. It has 22 individual plastic jelly cups inside each container. The UPC number on the products are all listed above. The Container code marked on the package is “best before” 09/17/2021 for TROPIQUE ASSORTED FRUIT JELLY BAG and ‘best before”01/18/2022” for TROPIQUE JELLY ANIMAL JAR.

If you purchased this product, do not eat it and don’t give it to your children. Return them to the store where you purchased them, or throw them away in a sealed package inside a secure garbage can with a tight-fitting lid.