CFR Title 21 Chapter I Subchapter B Part 130 Subpart A § 130.9
(a) Any standardized food that contains a sulfiting agent or combination of sulfiting agents that is functional and provided for in the applicable standard or that is present in the finished food at a detectable level is misbranded unless the presence of the sulfiting agent or agents is declared on the label of the food. A detectable amount of sulfiting agent is 10 parts per million or more of the sulfite in the finished food.
FARP
"Sulfites are also prohibited from certain uses in the U.S. Sulfites may not be used in products such as meats that serve as a good source of vitamin B1 because sulfites can scavenge that vitamin from foods. In 1986, following the identification of numerous cases of sulfite-induced asthma occurring on ingestion of green or fruit salads treated with sulfites, FDA prohibited the use of sulfites on fruits and vegetables intended to be served raw or presented fresh to the public (Fed. Regist. 51:25021-25026, 1986). The only exception is sulfite use on minimally processed potatoes sliced or shredded for frying where sulfite use is still permitted (although FDA has a long-standing, though never finalized, proposal to ban that use also). Sulfite use as a fungicide during the shipment of fresh table grapes is regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, but the concentration of SO2 residues on the table grapes as consumed must be <10 ppm total SO2."
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/bcs-international-corp-issues-alert-undeclared-sulfites-dr-snack-goji-berry
BCS International Corp. Issues Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in “Dr. Snack Goji Berry”
Summary
Company Announcement Date: January 19, 2022
FDA Publish Date: January 21, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Undeclared sulfites
Company Name: BCS International Corp.
Brand Name: Dr. Snack
Product Description: Goji berry
(a) Any standardized food that contains a sulfiting agent or combination of sulfiting agents that is functional and provided for in the applicable standard or that is present in the finished food at a detectable level is misbranded unless the presence of the sulfiting agent or agents is declared on the label of the food. A detectable amount of sulfiting agent is 10 parts per million or more of the sulfite in the finished food.
FARP
"Sulfites are also prohibited from certain uses in the U.S. Sulfites may not be used in products such as meats that serve as a good source of vitamin B1 because sulfites can scavenge that vitamin from foods. In 1986, following the identification of numerous cases of sulfite-induced asthma occurring on ingestion of green or fruit salads treated with sulfites, FDA prohibited the use of sulfites on fruits and vegetables intended to be served raw or presented fresh to the public (Fed. Regist. 51:25021-25026, 1986). The only exception is sulfite use on minimally processed potatoes sliced or shredded for frying where sulfite use is still permitted (although FDA has a long-standing, though never finalized, proposal to ban that use also). Sulfite use as a fungicide during the shipment of fresh table grapes is regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, but the concentration of SO2 residues on the table grapes as consumed must be <10 ppm total SO2."
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/bcs-international-corp-issues-alert-undeclared-sulfites-dr-snack-goji-berry
BCS International Corp. Issues Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in “Dr. Snack Goji Berry”
Summary
Company Announcement Date: January 19, 2022
FDA Publish Date: January 21, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Undeclared sulfites
Company Name: BCS International Corp.
Brand Name: Dr. Snack
Product Description: Goji berry
Company Announcement
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.
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.
No illnesses or allergic reactions involving this product have been reported to date.
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.
Consumers who have purchased 4.5 ounce, 6 ounce and 9 ounce containers and 5 pound package of “Dr. Snack Goji Berry” are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 718-392-3355.
Thank you,
Best Regards,
Dan Choi / Purchasing Manager
BCS International Corp.
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.
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.
No illnesses or allergic reactions involving this product have been reported to date.
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.
Consumers who have purchased 4.5 ounce, 6 ounce and 9 ounce containers and 5 pound package of “Dr. Snack Goji Berry” are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 718-392-3355.
Thank you,
Best Regards,
Dan Choi / Purchasing Manager
BCS International Corp.
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